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Premmanat Vajrabhaya opened Baan Vajra, the colonial and classical Boutique Hotel, located at the heart of Bangkok on Silom 19 for an exclusive dinner, in which celebrities such as Atita Sutadarat, ML. Oradit Sanitwong, Thawin P Seawtong, Krongkarn Chomanan, Chanadda Chirathivat, Pimpreecha Deesawadi etc. was exclusively invited to join.
Baan Vajra is a cozy, private, and luxury Boutique Hotel in the centre of financial district of Bangkok. The new tourist destination conveniently located on Silom Road and near the Skytrain and Chaopraya River Pier. The traditional house was first built in the 1930s, where it has survived the change of time and been inherited by many generations. Today, the house has been renovated and preserved the characteristic and atmosphere for all guests and travelers to experience.
The family name Vajrabhaya was bestowed by King Rama VI in the 1910s, when Thailand was still known as the Kingdom of Siam. Bangkok’s Silom area was full of trees, gardens and canals, and the Vajrabhaya was already living in the neighborhood. In the 1930s Baan Vajra was built on the current site on Silom 19 by a civil servant of the Justice Ministry named Daeng Vajrabhaya for his children. After Khun Daeng passed away, the house became a residence for his son Pruk Vajrabhaya.
Baan Vajra soon became a regular gathering place for relatives from the provinces. Then in the 1960s, Khun Pruk and his family moved out, leaving Baan Vajra to his sister Amporn Vajrabhaya. Khun Amporn lived in this house until the 1990s, when she decided to move out to be closer to her nephew. Baan Vajra was then abandoned for many years, until the nephew Prempre Vajrabhaya had it renovated and rented out to become a Thai restaurant. The restaurant was operational for fifteen years.
Baan Vajra is a cozy, private, and luxury Boutique Hotel in the centre of financial district of Bangkok. The new tourist destination conveniently located on Silom Road and near the Skytrain and Chaopraya River Pier. The traditional house was first built in the 1930s, where it has survived the change of time and been inherited by many generations. Today, the house has been renovated and preserved the characteristic and atmosphere for all guests and travelers to experience.
The family name Vajrabhaya was bestowed by King Rama VI in the 1910s, when Thailand was still known as the Kingdom of Siam. Bangkok’s Silom area was full of trees, gardens and canals, and the Vajrabhaya was already living in the neighborhood. In the 1930s Baan Vajra was built on the current site on Silom 19 by a civil servant of the Justice Ministry named Daeng Vajrabhaya for his children. After Khun Daeng passed away, the house became a residence for his son Pruk Vajrabhaya.
Baan Vajra soon became a regular gathering place for relatives from the provinces. Then in the 1960s, Khun Pruk and his family moved out, leaving Baan Vajra to his sister Amporn Vajrabhaya. Khun Amporn lived in this house until the 1990s, when she decided to move out to be closer to her nephew. Baan Vajra was then abandoned for many years, until the nephew Prempre Vajrabhaya had it renovated and rented out to become a Thai restaurant. The restaurant was operational for fifteen years.
In 2015, Khun Amporn passed away at age 96. She passed Baan Vajra to Khun Prempre, who passed the house to his son Premmanat Vajrabhaya. Khun Premmanat, wishing to preserve his family legacy, decided to turn Baan Vajra into a boutique hotel, where guests could enjoy the characteristic and traditional atmosphere, while learning about real stories of the owner’s ancestors and people who used to live in this house.
“I renovated this place and made it become a boutique hotel, where customers will surely experience a new way of relaxation that does not provide them only warmth just like what ones would experience living in grandparents’ house, but also offer them a creative way to learn more about long-standing Thai heritage. Amidst greenery atmosphere where 100 years Bodhi tree stands at the center of garden, the hotel presents accommodation decorating in 2 different atmosphere, classical and colonial. Both style are cozy and carry Thai antique touch with furniture and precious heirlooms. The hotel is definitely a place to be after a long busy day in the city,” said
Premmanat Vajrabhaya
The project took about two years to be completed in 2018. There are three buildings: one four-story, classic, white building and two wooden colonial houses. Through a comprehensive renovation, Khun Premmanat tried to preserve the authentic beauty of the house while having meet all safety standards. All buildings have been reinforced by steel and concrete to ensure maximum safety and comfort for all guests. The house and rooms are decorated with many authentic furniture and antiques to enhance the experience of traveling back in time. A dining room, a reading room, a garden, a home elevator and an outdoor Jacuzzi have all been added to create enriching experiences.
Room Types & Accommodation
Baan Vajra offers 16 rooms total. The two types of room are Colonial and Classical rooms.
The Colonial rooms are located in the colonial wooden house, decorated with wooden and antique furniture for the original atmosphere.
The Classical rooms are located in the white, newly renovated building, where they are decorated with wooden furniture, noise-cancelling windows, and marble-tiled bathroom.
“I renovated this place and made it become a boutique hotel, where customers will surely experience a new way of relaxation that does not provide them only warmth just like what ones would experience living in grandparents’ house, but also offer them a creative way to learn more about long-standing Thai heritage. Amidst greenery atmosphere where 100 years Bodhi tree stands at the center of garden, the hotel presents accommodation decorating in 2 different atmosphere, classical and colonial. Both style are cozy and carry Thai antique touch with furniture and precious heirlooms. The hotel is definitely a place to be after a long busy day in the city,” said
Premmanat Vajrabhaya
The project took about two years to be completed in 2018. There are three buildings: one four-story, classic, white building and two wooden colonial houses. Through a comprehensive renovation, Khun Premmanat tried to preserve the authentic beauty of the house while having meet all safety standards. All buildings have been reinforced by steel and concrete to ensure maximum safety and comfort for all guests. The house and rooms are decorated with many authentic furniture and antiques to enhance the experience of traveling back in time. A dining room, a reading room, a garden, a home elevator and an outdoor Jacuzzi have all been added to create enriching experiences.
Room Types & Accommodation
Baan Vajra offers 16 rooms total. The two types of room are Colonial and Classical rooms.
The Colonial rooms are located in the colonial wooden house, decorated with wooden and antique furniture for the original atmosphere.
The Classical rooms are located in the white, newly renovated building, where they are decorated with wooden furniture, noise-cancelling windows, and marble-tiled bathroom.
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Make a reservation at www.baanvajra.com
Make a reservation at www.baanvajra.com
