Culture & heritage
The Grand Palace
พระบรมมหาราชวัง
Bangkok’s walled royal complex, founded in 1782, with ceremonial halls, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles.
Visiting essentials
Opening hours
8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily. Ticket sales end at 3:30 pm. Check detailsTickets
฿500 for foreign visitors; free for Thai citizens with ID Check detailsDirections
Open the Grand Palace map; enter through Mani Noppharat Gate Check detailsCategory
Browse cultural landmarks Check detailsAbout this place
The Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง) was founded in 1782 when King Rama I moved the capital to this side of the Chao Phraya River. The walled compound brings together royal residences, throne halls and Wat Phra Kaew, where the Emerald Buddha is enshrined. Visitors can see the ceremonial courtyards and selected museums; some halls are viewed from outside.
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Opening hours and last ticket sales
The palace normally welcomes visitors from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily. Buy tickets or arrive before 3:30 pm. Royal ceremonies can change which areas are open, so check the official calendar for your date.
Entrance and dress code
Enter at Mani Noppharat Gate on Na Phra Lan Road. Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees and avoid see-through clothing. From Tha Chang Pier (N9), walk inland toward Na Phra Lan Road; the palace is also walkable from Sanam Chai MRT Exit 1.
What to see
Walk through Wat Phra Kaew and the palace courtyards, then see Thai textile heritage in the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. The standard foreign visitor ticket includes all three. The palace FAQ lists free admission for children under 120 cm.
Access and enquiries
Accessible toilets are marked on the venue map. The palace currently lists wheelchair loans as suspended, so check availability before visiting. For current access or ticket questions call 02 623 5500, extension 2171.
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