Phetchaburi province is preparing to celebrate its annual celebration for its very own Pranakornkiri or ‘Khao Wang’ on this April 1-10.
Khao Wang, originally called 'Khao Maha Samana' of 'Khao Khiri', is located on top of a prominent hill in Phetchaburi town. Khao Wang is the first Rattanakosin palace built outside of Bangkok. King Rama IV (King Mongkut) was so fond of the location that he used the palace as a residence during his trips to the area. The construction was completed in 1860, and named by royal command, Phra Nakhon Khiri, but the people of Phetchaburi still call it Khao Wang (Palace Hill) to this day.
