Vongburi House was built in 1897 by the order of Mae Chao Bua Tha Mahayotpanya as a wedding residence for Chao Suthamma and Luang Phong Phibun. The house represents the wealth and influence of noble families during the peak of the teak logging industry in Phrae Province.

Elegant Architecture

The building is a two-story golden teakwood house with a hipped roof, painted in its signature soft pink color. Its most distinctive feature is the finely carved wooden decorations in floral and vine motifs, known as “gingerbread style,” adorning gables, ventilation panels, and balconies. This Western-inspired design, popular during the reign of King Rama V, blends harmoniously with traditional Lanna wooden structures.

A Living Museum

Today, the house operates as a private museum, preserving its original layout with bedrooms, reception rooms, and a prayer room. It displays authentic household items and important historical documents, offering visitors insight into the teak concession system and the refined lifestyle of Northern Thai nobility.

Award-Winning Heritage

Thanks to its excellent preservation, Vongburi House Museum received the Outstanding Architectural Conservation Award in 1993 from the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage. It has also served as a filming location for several famous Thai period dramas.

• By Car: From the central fountain roundabout in Phrae city, drive along Charoen Muang Road, then turn left onto Kham Lue Road. Continue for approximately 400 meters; the museum will be on your right-hand side. Free parking is available inside the compound.

• Visit in the morning or late afternoon for soft lighting, perfect for photographing the pastel pink façade.

• Plan a walking loop in the old town area: Khum Chao Luang → Vongburi House → Wat Phong Sunan.

• Photography and flash use may be restricted in certain indoor areas to protect antiques; please observe posted signs carefully.

Admission Fee:

• Adults: 30 THB

• Children: 10 THB

Opening Hours:

• Open daily: 09:00 – 16:30 (Sundays may close slightly earlier; visiting before 15:00 is recommended)