Fund Raising (Books, Coins and Statues)

The Phra Racha Wang Derm Restoration Foundation has published the following books :

King Taksin the Great Encyclopedia (Thai Version)
King Taksin the Great (Thai Version)
The Legends of Thonburi (Thai Version)
The Legends of Thonburi (English Version)
Phra Racha Wang Derm (Thai with English Translation)
Phrabat Somdet Phra Pinklao Chao Yuhua's life (Thai with English Translation)
Phra Racha Wang Derm Guide (Thai Version)

King Taksin the Great Encyclopedia
(size. 16 x 23 cm. 299 pages)
500 Baht

King Taksin the Great
(size. 14.5 x 20.5 cm. 165 pages)
300 Baht

Both contain details of various aspects of King Taksin the Great's life, for example, administration, defense of the country, religion, economy, literature, social systems and traditions, compiled by Associate Professor Aporn Pukkaman.

The Legends of Thonburi
(Thai Version)
(size 14.5 x 20.5 cm. 192 pages)
350 Baht

The Legends of Thonburi
(English Version)
(size 14.5 x 20.5 cm. 192 pages)
350 Baht

This is a compilation of interesting facts and figures in a compact and beautiful format, about people and events during the period when Thonburi was the capital of Thailand . Beautifully illustrated, the book contains details of King Taksin's life, general description of Thonburi, arts and traditions, important historical events both during war and peacetime, administartion, economy, society and foreign affairs. Compiled by Assistant Professor Plubpeung Kongchana and others.

Phra Racha Wang Derm

Published to introduce the public to the fascinating palace of King Taksin the Great, this book is compact and beautifully illustrated, with explanations in both Thai and English. It contains details of the history and beginning of the palace, which became known as the Wang Derm Palace, at present, the Head Quarters or the Royal Thai Navy. Details of restoration works, floor plans and maps are included.

100 Baht. (size 14.5 x 20.5 cm. 32 pages)

Phrabat Somdet Phra Pinklao Chao Yuhua's life

With descriptions in Thai and English, this publication recounts the history of the life of King Pinklao, the Second King of Siam in the reign of King Rama IV. The book contains illustrations and interesting details of King Pinklao's life, his work in the military, religious affairs, arts, public health, foreign affairs, sciences and inventions.

100 Baht. (size 20 x 28.5cm. 31 pages)

Phra Racha Wang Derm Guide (Thai Version)

This book provides a comprehensive tour of Phra Racha Wang Derm or King Taksin’s palace in Thon Buri period including the exhibits and museum set up within the compound. It is hard-bound with gold embossed lettering and printed on fine art paper with full color illustrations

600 Baht (size 23.4 x 17 cm. 190 pages)

The Phra Racha Wang Derm Restoration Foundation Committee has completed most of the restorations of buildings in Phra Racha Wang Derm, but still requires funds for future maintenance and repairs. The Foundation has thus made available for ownership a limited number of King Taksin the Great coins and statuettes.

King Taksin the Great coins were minted in Switzerland and are available in two sizes - 2.5 cm or 7 cm in diameter. The coins were blessed in a ceremony where 108 famous and important buddhist monks from several parts of Thailand were present.

Gold coin : 99.99% Weighing : 20 grammes. Price : 25,000 Baht

Silver coin, 2.5 cm diameter. Price : 2,000 Baht (sold out)

Silver coin. 7 cm diameter.Price : 10,000 Baht.

Bronze coin. 500 Baht. (sold out)

Statuette of King Taksin

King Taksin miniature statue is a 9.9 inch high bronze casting of King Taksin, holding a sword, in a war-like pose. The statues were blessed in a religious ceremony by several well-known monks presided over by the Supreme Patriach.

10,000 Baht.

For those interested in donating to the Foundation
and in ordering the sacred images and coins, please contact

The Phra Racha Wang Derm Restoration Foundation,
Ground Floor, King Pin Klao Residence, Phra Racha Wang Derm,
The Royal Thai Navy Headquarters, Arun Amarin Road, Bangkok, 10600.
Tel : 0-2466-9355 , 0-2475-4117 Fax : 0-2466-9355
(during office hours)