HUA MAK CAMPUS

Sala Pratipalai

Sala Pratipalai

Sala Pratipalai was erected in 1989 on the University Campus. Set on the edge of the lake which adorns the grounds of the University, it is directly opposite the Coronation Hall building which is already a famous landmark in the Bangkapi district of Bangkok.

The Sala is in the Thai architectural style called the “Jaturamuk” it has, as the etymology of the Thai word implies,  four entrances or four fronts. The northern and southern exposures are identical as are the western and eastern exposures. The design imitates the architectural features of the Royal Pavilion in Ayudthaya, minus the crown or canopy of the Royal Pavilion.

The literal translation of Pratipalai is “Dwelling Place of Light”. This is an appropriate name for the Sala as the design creates an atmosphere of peach and harmony and provides an aesthetic inspiration conducive to study and contemplation.

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