Grand Palace
Gran Palacio
Grand Palace (Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok) – this wall-surrounded palace was built in 1782 during the reign of King Rama I, at an area 218,400 sq. meters in size. These days, this Palace is only used for ceremonial events. The Grand Palace is divided into three main zones: The Outer Court, home to royal offices, public buildings and the Temple of Emerald Buddha; the Middle Court, which is where the most important residential and state buildings are; and the Inner Court, which is exclusively reserved for the king, his queen and his consorts.
Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm daily (except during special royal events). Admission: 500 Baht, which includes access to Wat Phra Kaeo, The Royal Thai Decorations & Coins Pavilion and Queen Sirikit Museum of Textile, which are located within the Grand Palace compound, and to Vimanmek Mansion Museum on Ratchawithi Road. There is an additional 100 Baht charge for a rental personal audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese or Mandarin.
Important Note on Dress Code: Dress modestly when visiting the Grand Palace, which basically means covering your arms and legs and avoiding any sloppy attire.