Rajabhakti Park - Hua Hin
Rajabhakti Park is a monumental historical tribute and royal memorial located just south of Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Established by the Royal Thai Army on military grounds and officially opened in September 2015, the park covers 222 rai (around 36 hectares). Its name was bestowed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), translating roughly as "the park built with the people's loyalty to the monarchs".
The defining feature of the park is a striking line of seven colossal bronze statues set against a backdrop of forested hills. Rather than focusing solely on the modern Chakri Dynasty, the monument honours seven prominent rulers across multiple pivotal eras of Thai history: King Ramkhamhaeng of the Sukhothai kingdom, King Naresuan and King Narai of the Ayutthaya kingdom, King Taksin of the Thonburi kingdom, and King Rama I, King Mongkut (Rama IV), and King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) of the Rattanakosin period. Designed by Thailand's Fine Arts Department, each statue stands around 13.9 metres high atop an elevated concrete podium.
The site is used as a ceremonial plaza for military and state events as well as an open-air historical landmark for travellers interested in Siam's heritage. Most visitors spend between 45 minutes and an hour and a half walking the perimeter, taking in the scale of the bronzes and exploring the grounds.
What's There
The centrepiece of Rajabhakti Park is a line of seven monumental bronze statues honouring prominent monarchs from different eras of Thai history. Rather than representing a single lineage, the figures celebrate key rulers spanning the Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi, and Rattanakosin periods. Designed by Thailand's Fine Arts Department, each standing statue averages roughly 13.9 metres in height and depicts the monarch in period-appropriate royal dress and regalia.
Arranged in chronological order from left to right as you face the monument, the statues represent:
- King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of the Sukhothai Kingdom, credited with developing the Thai alphabet.
- King Naresuan the Great of Ayutthaya, famed for military leadership and restoring Siamese independence.
- King Narai the Great of Ayutthaya, known for expanding foreign trade and diplomatic relations with Europe.
- King Taksin the Great of Thonburi, who reunified the realm following the fall of Ayutthaya.
- King Rama I (King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok), founder of the Chakri Dynasty and Bangkok.
- King Mongkut (King Rama IV), celebrated for advancing modern science and astronomy.
- King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V), who preserved national sovereignty and oversaw extensive domestic modernisation.
The bronze figures stand together atop a large elevated concrete podium. Built into the base beneath this platform is an exhibition museum detailing Thai royal history and the biographical achievements of each monarch. In front of the monument extends a vast paved plaza designed for parades and official ceremonies held by the Royal Thai Armed Forces, flanked by open landscaped grounds framed against forested hills.
Getting There and Logistics
Rajabhakti Park sits alongside Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) in the Nong Kae district, roughly 8 to 10 kilometres south of central Hua Hin. The journey takes around 10 to 15 minutes by road from town.
The simplest way to travel from Hua Hin is by taxi, ride-hailing app, or hired car. If taking a standard local taxi or tuk-tuk from the town centre, negotiate a return fare and arrange for the driver to wait, as flagging down a ride directly outside the park for the return trip can prove difficult. A one-way taxi fare typically runs between 150 and 250 THB. Budget travellers can flag down the local orange bus operating between Hua Hin and Pranburi, which stops directly outside the park entrance for around 20 THB.
Admission to Rajabhakti Park is free for both Thai nationals and international visitors. The site opens daily from 08:00 to 18:00. Once through the gates, visitors can make use of the free shuttle trams running between the main vehicle car park and the monument plaza.
Because the park is situated on Royal Thai Army grounds and honours the monarchy, modest attire is required: shoulders and knees must remain covered, and sleeveless tops or short shorts are not permitted. The ceremonial plaza is fully open with very little shade, making early morning or late afternoon the most comfortable times to visit to avoid the midday sun. Stalls near the car park sell cold drinks on a cash-only basis.
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Quick Reference Table
| Item | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Admission | Free | Applies to both Thai nationals and international visitors |
| Opening Hours | 08:00 – 18:00 daily | Early morning or late afternoon recommended to avoid midday sun |
| Distance from Hua Hin | 8 – 10 km south (10 – 15 mins) | Located along Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) in Nong Kae |
| Transport Costs | Taxi 150 – 250 THB; Bus ~20 THB | Local orange Hua Hin–Pranburi bus stops outside; free internal shuttles run from car park |
| Dress Code | Modest attire required | Shoulders and knees must be covered; no sleeveless tops or short shorts |
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Reviewed by the Thailand Guide Editorial Team • Last reviewed: 26 September 2026
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