attractions around Sao Ching Cha Published caption : This century-old building used to be the Preedalai Theatre, built on the compound of Prince Narathip Prapanpong (1861-1931), son of King Rama IV. After the prince died, his mansion was demolished to give way to city development that included Phraeng Nara Road and a string of shophouses. This ruined building is the only feature remaining from the heyday of the royal stage plays, which welcomed high-profile audiences that included King Rama V and King Rama VI when he was still a prince. The facility used to be the Talaphat Suksa School, before closing for its current purpose of public visits.