The Grand Palace in Bangkok is considered a "must-see" top attraction, offering spectacular,, gold-adorned architecture and deep cultural insights, making the 500-baht entry fee worth it for most visitors. It is highly recommended to visit right at 8:30 AM to avoid extreme heat and intense crowds.
Most tourists head to the Grand Palace first, so heading to Wat Arun early is a nice way to get it all to yourself. Around 10:00 AM Wat Arun starts to get busier and by midday, it's all hot and crowded. You'll find yourself dancing around the central spire searching for a spot of shade.
What is special about the Grand Palace in Thailand?
Rather than being a single structure, the Grand Palace is made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. Its asymmetry and eclectic styles are due to its organic development, with additions and rebuilding being made by successive reigning kings over 200 years of history.
With a unique blend of European and Thai influences, the Grand Palace in Bangkok is one of the city's most important historic sights. Inside the grounds, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) sits alongside royal architecture and museum displays. It offers profound insight into Thailand's rich history.
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Is there a dress code for Grand Palace Bangkok?
Visitors to The Grand Palace must dress appropriately because The Grand Palace is a place of reverence for the Thai people. Inappropriate clothes for entry into The Grand Palace are as follows: No sleeveless shirts. No vests.
Section 112 of Thai Criminal Code currently reads as follows: "Whoever defames, insults or threatens the King, the Queen, the Heir-apparent or the Regent, shall be punished with imprisonment of three to fifteen years."
The Entrance Fees for Grand Palace Bangkok is 500 Baht per person, same price for adults and children (fees for Grand Palace Bangkok and Wat Phra Kaew are included). The entrance fee also includes an admission ticket to Vimanmek Mansion and some surrounding attractive places.
Thai citizens should bring their national ID card, while foreign visitors are required to show their passport for ticketing and identification purposes. Keep your documents in an easily accessible part of your bag — you'll likely need them more than once.
The cost of beer in Thailand ranges from £1 to £2. Beer is the go-to drink in Thailand, with various local brews to sample around the country. If you prefer drinking imported beers, bear in mind that these are often more expensive.
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Thailand is no different and the list of antiquated ways to stray afoul of the law in Bangkok includes: It is illegal to leave the house without wearing underwear It is illegal to drive a motorised vehicle bare-chested It is illegal to use a durian fruit as a weapon and a fine will be levied determined by how many ...
Limit Public Displays of Affection: Thailand is for the most part conservative regarding public displays of affection. While hand-holding is usually accepted, more intimate gestures such as kissing, may be frowned upon. Displays of affection may even attract negative attention.
