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The Grand Palace one of Bangkok's most important attractions
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Every visitor to Bangkok should see the magnificent
buildings within the Grand Palace compound to get a
feeling of the grandeur architectural style.
Since the founding of Bangkok as the Nations capital
by King Rama I, The Grand Palace has been the major
architectural symbol of The Thai Royal Family. In the
present time, The Royal Family resides at Chitralada
Palace while The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial
purposes.
The main buildings within the Grand Palace compound
were built for King Rama V, who was the first Thai
King to travel to Europe.
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How to get to the Grand Palace:The most
enjoyable route is to take the BTS Skytrain to Taksin Station.
From here take a Chao Phraya River Express boat to Tha Chang
Wang Luang Pier. It is a short walk from the pier to the
entrance to
The Grand Palace public entrance.
Opening
Hours: Open to the public everyday, except during special
Royal Ceremonies, from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Admission
Fee: Baht 250. This also includes admission to Wat Phra Kaeo,
The Royal Thai Decorations & Coins Pavilion in the same
compound and to Vimanmek Mansion Museum on Ratchawithi Road.
Baht 100. for rental personal audio guide in English, French,
German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese or Mandarin.
Dress Code: Visitors are required to dress
appropriately. Thus the following dress - code (applicable to
both ladies and gentlemen) is requested:
1. Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers,
as well as tights can not be worn as outer garments.
2. See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culottes or
quarter length trousers can not be worn.
3. Sleeveless shirts or vests can not be worn as outer
garments.
4. Sandals (without ankle or heel straps) can not be worn.
5. All shirt sleeves, whether long or short, can not be rolled
up.
6. Sweat shirts and sweat pants, wind-cheaters, pajamas and
fisherman trousers can not be worn.
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