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Klai Kangwon Palace (Thai: วังไกลกังวล, lit. far from worry) was the primary summer royal residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) of Thailand. It is in Hua Hin District in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.

History
The palace was built by King Prachadipok (Rama VII) in 1926 using his personal land given to Queen Rambai Barni. The designing architect was Mom Chao Itthithepsan Kridakorn, the chief of the then-Silpakorn Sathan. It was initially called Suan Klai Kangwon (Klai Kangwon Garden). King Rama IX then renamed the premise as Phra Ratchawang Klai Kangwon, but as there has not been any official orders, the palace is still called Wang Klai Kangwon.

Buildings
Currently, the palace is also the summer residence for the king, the queen, the crown princess and the royal family.
 * Phra Tamnak Piam Suk (Thai: พระตำหนักเปี่ยมสุข) is the Spanish-styled two-storey building with a tower, it is the primary building of the palace area and was the summer residence hall of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. It was also the residence of King Prachadipok and Queen Rambai Barni.
 * Phra Tamnak Noi (Thai: พระตำหนักน้อย), was the residence of Princess Srinagarindra.
 * Phra Tamnak Pruk Kasem (พระตำหนักปลุกเกษม) is a mixture of Thai traditional and modern architecture. Currently, this residence hall serves as a summer residence to the Crown Princess Sirindhorn.
 * Phra Tamnak Oep Prem Em Pridi (พรตำหนักเอิบเปรม เอมปรีย์) is the residence for the royal family, a single-storey bungalow constructed especially for the seaside.
 * Rueng Pavillion (ศาลาเริง), is a multi-purpose pavillion used for Buddhist ceremonies, sporting, Thai and foreign music performances, for showing personal and foreign films, as well as holding several activities.
 * Ratcha Pracha Samakhom Pavillion (ศาลาราชประชาสมาคม), which means "the King and the people care for each other", formerly the Multi-Purpose Building (อาคารเอนกประสงค์), was renamed in November 2013 to the current name ahead of the grand audience for the King Rama IX's 86th birthday. It was the only his grand audience in the in his reign that were held outside Bangkok. The building, is a two-storey building, the lower floor is an empty space used for activities while the upper floor is a conference hall which allows audiences to be given without returning to Bangkok.

Functions
The palace's premises was used as the royal residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej several times during his reign, as well as serving as his alternate residence since 2010. The Piam Suk residence hall was the location for audiences many times.. The grand audience was given on the 5 December 2013 at the Ratcha Pracha Samakhom pavillion.

Access to the palace
In the past, the palace garden was open from 9:00 to 16:00 on working days. Currently, the palace is closed for the public.