Vongburi House
คุ้มวงศ์บุรี
A pink two-storey teak mansion completed in 1907, decorated throughout with intricate gingerbread-style openwork woodcarving. It is a showcase of Phrae's teak noble residences and is now a private museum.
The house was built between 1897 and 1907 by members of Phrae's ruling family together with a merchant family of Chinese descent who traded in teak. It blends Northern Thai, European and Chinese elements. The exterior is painted a pale pink, and the eaves, lintels and railings are covered in openwork woodcarving, which Thailand regards as among the most beautiful teak houses. Now run by descendants as a museum, it displays furniture, silverware, ivory, the teak trade contracts of the time and everyday objects, offering insight into the prosperous years of Phrae's teak trade. Admission is several dozen baht. Located in the old town on Kham Lue Road, it is within walking distance of Chao Luang Mansion.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Luang
- Wat Phra Non
- Khum Chao Luang
- Phrae Old City Wall & Moat
- Ban Prathap Chai
- Wat Sa Bo Kaeo
- Seri Thai Museum
- Wat Chom Sawan