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Thale Chup Son Royal Residence

This residence was situated by "Thale Chup Son," which once served as a vast reservoir supplying water to the city of Lopburi. King Narai the Great commissioned its construction as a summer retreat and a place for personal leisure. The surrounding grounds were designed to welcome foreign dignitaries and ambassadors in a more relaxed setting. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it functioned as a center for astronomical studies and water management engineering of the time. While the geography has evolved over the years, the residence's name endures as a symbol of Lopburi's historical prosperity.