Khum Chao Luang Mueang Phrae. The residence of the Phrae rulers is currently the Governor’s residence situated on Khum Doem Road. Built in 1892 by Chao Luang Phiriyachai Thepphawong, the house’s outstanding features include spaciousness, 72 windows and doors, elaborate woodcarvings found on the windbreak on the gable and eaves boards, as well as, fretwork around the premises. In addition, this two-storey house is made of bricks and cement but no foundation pillars are in place. Instead, they are replaced by logs of hard wood like Burmese Rosewood. The middle room with no sunlight was used to imprison slaves with serious offences, while those rooms on the left and right wing with little sunlight were used to imprison slaves with petty offences. Their Majesties the King and the Queen resided here during their royal visit on 15-17 March, 1958. This residence won the outstanding architectural award in the category of institutional and public premises from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Open daily 8.30 a.m.-04.30 p.m.
