The Grand Palace complex in Bangkok is the center of Thailand’s religious and ceremonial life. The Grand Palace complex in Bangkok is Thailand’s central religious ritual and life. Its Wat Phra Kaeo compound houses the Emerald Buddha, the country’s holiest Buddhist Relic. Its compound houses Wat Phra Java Emerald Buddha, the most holy relics of Buddha. Its Grand Palace buildings are still used today for important national ceremonies. Grand Palace buildings are still used today for ceremonies of national importance.
One can argue that the modern Thailand was born with the Grand Palace: its opening in 1785 marks the founding of the country’s new capital following the old capital of Ayutthaya’s destruction at the hands of invading Burmese troops. One can argue that the modern Thailand was born in Grand Palace: opening in 1785 marked the establishment of the country’s new capital following the old capital of Ayutthaya destruction at the hands of Burmese soldiers attacked.
This walking tour will begin at the Wat Phra Kaeo compound, later skirting the perimeters of the Grand Palace buildings (most of the Grand Palace is actually closed to the general public). This walking tour will begin at Wat Phra Java plural, then through the boundaries of the Grand Palace buildings (most of the Grand Palace was completely closed to the general public).
Directions Directions
Begin at the entrance known as the Gate of the Glorious Victory on Thanon Na Phra Lan. Begin at the entrance known as the Great Victory Gate at Thanon Na Phra Lan. To get here, you have several options: To get here, you have several options:
Ordinary buses * 1, 3, 15, 25, 30, 32, 43, 44, 47, 59, 64, 70, 80, 82, 91, 123 and 201. Ordinary buses 1, 3, 15, 25, 30, 32, 43, 44, 47, 59, 64, 70, 80, 82, 91, 123 and 201.
* Aircon buses 6, 7, 12, 39 and 44. Aircon buses 6, 7, 12, 39 and 44.
* Chao Phraya Express Boat to the Chang Pier – then walk through the market to a plaza, where the long white wall of the Grand Palace can be seen across the street on the right. Chao Phraya Express Boat to the Chang Pier – then walk through the market square, where the long white wall of the Grand Palace can be seen across the street on the right. Enter the Palace complex, using the second gate in the wall. Enter the palace complex using the second gate in the wall.
You’ll need: You’ll need:
* Proper Attire – No shorts, see-through clothing, heel-less sandals or flip-flops, or Sleeveless clothing allowed. Appropriate clothing – no shorts, see-through clothing, heel-less sandals or flip-flops, or sleeveless clothing allowed. Keep it respectful;’re visiting a sacred place. Respect; you’re visiting the shrine.
* Baht250 (U.S. $ 
entrance fee. Baht250 (U.S. $ cost of entry. The admission fee includes a ticket to Vimanmek mansion that can only be used within seven days of your visit to the Grand Palace. The admission fee includes a ticket to the Vimanmek house can only be used within seven days of your visit to the Grand Palace.
* A camera Camera
The Palace is open to the public everyday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, except during special Royal Ceremonies. This palace is open to the public 8:30-3:30 daily, except during special Royal Ceremonies.
Watch out for touts nearby who’ll tell you that the Palace is closed – this is a Ploy to divert you to a gem or gift shop (so they’ll earn a commission on any overpriced merchandise, you may be fooled into buying). Beware of brokers who will notify the nearest you that the Palace closed – this is a tactic to divert you to a jewelry or gift shop (so they will earn a commission on any expensive items you may be fooled and buy).
