Junior ScienceRefresher this is science magazine in india published this article page no 31 the u.s. consulate general chiang mai is a one of a quickly diminishing number of historic properties serving as diplomatic posts for the united states government overseas. in an era of non-descript office blocks the consulate evokes an earlier time of pergolas draped in riotous explosions of bougainvillea the subtle scent of frangipani and the gentle breeze of a slowly turning ceiling fan. once the royal residence of the last prince of northern thailand chao kaew nawarat the history of the consulate allows its staff to justifiably say they work in a very special place. previously known as the chedi ngarm or beautiful pagoda palace the consulate grounds have a number of distinct historic buildings some over 100 years old. the first royal notable to take up residence was chao dara rasmi princess consort of his majesty king chulalongkorn rama v. in 1914 four years after the death of rama v princess dara rasmi returned to her family home of chiang mai and resided in a teak house located within the compound. she later moved to another residence in the nearby village of mae rim and her brother major general chao kaew nawarat the ninth and last prince of the northern thai lanna chuen jet ton dynasty moved into the royal compound. prince kaew nawarat built a house on the grounds of the royal compound in 1923 as a wedding gift to his daughter chao siriprakai na chiengmai. in 1926 princess siriprakais home would host the visit of the ill-fated majesty king prapoklao who was later deposed in 1934 and queen ram pai panni. consulate staff and the sections of the consulates communications center presently occupy that residence junior science refresher magazine buy .
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