The Grand Palace
Quick Facts
- Location
- Thailand, Bangkok
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- About 2–3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 08:30-16:30 · Ticket sales until 15:30; may close for royal ceremonies
- Ticket Price
- Adult: THB 500 · Free Admission: Free for Thai nationals (ID) and children under 120 cm · Includes Wat Phra Kaew and Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
- Address
- The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
- Coordinates
- 13.7439, 100.4885
Introduction
The Grand Palace in Bangkok has been the royal residence and administrative heart of the Chakri dynasty since 1782, standing in the Phra Nakhon district by the Chao Phraya River as Thailand's most symbolic architectural ensemble. Within its walls gleam the Chakri Maha Prasat Hall, blending Thai spires with a Western-style façade, the Amarin Winitchai Hall and the Dusit Hall, while the most sacred Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) houses the nation's palladium — the Emerald Buddha, whose seasonal robes are changed by the king himself. The palace is not only a pinnacle of craft but the spiritual core of Thai monarchy and Buddhism, its golden stupas, murals and guardian figures narrating the dynasty's glory. For visitors it is the first stop to understand Thai history and royal etiquette, and an unmissable Bangkok landmark.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:30-16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30-16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30-16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30-16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30-16:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30-16:30 |
| Sunday | 08:30-16:30 |
Ticket sales until 15:30; may close for royal ceremonies
Ticket Information
| Adult | THB 500 |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free for Thai nationals (ID) and children under 120 cm |
Includes Wat Phra Kaew and Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of The Grand Palace?
Monday: 08:30-16:30; Tuesday: 08:30-16:30; Wednesday: 08:30-16:30; Thursday: 08:30-16:30; Friday: 08:30-16:30; Saturday: 08:30-16:30; Sunday: 08:30-16:30; Ticket sales until 15:30; may close for royal ceremonies
How much is the admission for The Grand Palace?
Adult: THB 500; Free Admission: Free for Thai nationals (ID) and children under 120 cm; Includes Wat Phra Kaew and Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Any practical tips for visiting The Grand Palace?
Dress conservatively; cover shoulders/knees. Remove shoes inside; stay quiet.
How long should I spend at The Grand Palace?
A typical visit takes About 2–3 hours.
