The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace Entrance Tickets

Here’s what the Grand Palace entry fee include -

• Cost of entry to The Grand Palace: 500 Baht (INR 1,180)

This cost gives access to Wat Phra Kaew, The Royal Thai Decorations & Coins Pavilion, and the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textile, all located inside the palace compound.

Note: The price is subject to change at the time of booking.

About The Grand Palace

Treat your eyes to the spectacular architecture and impressive buildings at The Grand Palace complex in Bangkok, Thailand. The compound includes Wat Phra Kaew, fondly called The Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It houses the tiny and revered Emerald Buddha, built in the 14th century.

Further, the robes of the Buddha are changed according to the seasons by HM, the King of Thailand, an important ritual as per the Buddhist calendar. 

As far as the residency goes, the palace of the King of Thailand was no longer used after the 20th century, but the complex still marks all kinds of ceremonial and auspicious occasions.

Inside Grand Palace Bangkok, you’ll see a simple layout similar to the palaces of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam that the Burmese raided. The Outer Court once housed the government departments where the King got directly involved in the army, the treasury, and the civil administration. The Emerald Buddha is located in this court.

Next is the Central Court, used as the residence of the King and the halls for conducting state business. For tourism purposes, only two throne halls are open but you can see the exquisite architecture on the facade of these buildings.

Lastly, the Inner Court is where the royal consorts and daughters of the King resided. The court was like a small city populated by women and boys under puberty. And even though no royal members lived in this court, it is closed to the public.

Besides the closeness of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, the distinct features are the Thai Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the European-inspired Grand Palace. 

Before you visit the Thailand king palace, note that there is a strict dress code that visitors need to follow, meaning being well-covered. Long skirts, trousers, sleeved shirts, etc., are acceptable. Skinny trousers, miniskirts, sleeveless shirts, or see-through tops are strictly prohibited.

Interesting Facts about The Grand Palace

• The construction of The Grand Palace started in the 18th century.
• The layout of the temple is similar to the Royal Palace.
• The Grand Palace has a chapel.
• The Grand Palace was originally made of wood.
• The inner court of the palace was like a small city.