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Grand
Palace
This is the perfect
introduction to Thailand,
the Buddhist faith,
regal splendor and
tradition.
Though no longer the
royal residence, it
remains, the symbol
of the kingdom. You'll
visit the key
attractions around
the Grand Palace including
Wat Phra Kaew Temple
of the Emerald Buddha,
Royal Pantheon, Coronation
Throne Hall, Royal
Reception Hall, and
Royal Funeral Hall. |
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Every
visitor to Bangkok should see the
magnificent buildings within the
Grand Palace
compound to get a feeling of the
grandeur architectural style.
Since the founding of Bangkok as
the Nations capital by King Rama
I, The Grand Palace has
been the major architectural symbol
of The Thai Royal Family. In the
present time, The Royal
Family resides at Chitralada Palace
while The Grand Palace is used for
ceremonial purposes.
The main buildings within the Grand
Palace compound were built for King
Rama V, who was the
first Thai King to travel to Europe.
Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat,
built in 1877 by King Rama V as
his Royal Residence, is the
most highly recognized architectural
landmark of the Nation. The central
Throne Hall, which was
formerly used for the reception
of foreign envoys, is flanked by
reception areas decorated with
galleries of portraiture. The central
room on the second floor is used
as a shrine for the reliquary
ashes of Kings Rama IV, Rama V,
Rama VI, Rama VII and Rama VIII.
Borom Phiman Mansion was also constructed
during the reign of King Rama V.
When his son,
King Rama VI ascended to the throne,
he had it improved for use as his
residence. The three
succeeding Kings also resided here
at one time or another.
The Siwalai Gardens, where the office
of The Royal Household Bureau is
located, were used
for receptions as well as a recreation
area for the royal women and children.
Maha Monthien Prasat houses The
Audience Hall of Amarin Winitchai
where ceremonies of the
Court usually take place in front
of the throne surmounted by its
canopy of nine tiers of white cloth.
How to go there:The most enjoyable
route is to take the BTS Skytrain
to Taksin Station. From
here take a Chao Phraya River Express
boat to Tha Chang Wang Luang Pier.
It is a short walk
from the pier to the entrance to
The Grand Palace public entrance.
Opening Hours: Open to the public
everyday, except during special
Royal Ceremonies, from
8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Admission Fee: Baht 250. This also
includes admission to Wat Phra Kaeo,
The Royal Thai
Decorations & Coins Pavilion
in the same compound and to Vimanmek
Mansion Museum
on Ratchawithi Road. Baht 100. for
rental personal audio guide in English,
French, German,
Spanish, Russian, Japanese or Mandarin.
Dress Code: Visitors are required
to dress appropriately. Thus the
following dress - code
(applicable to both ladies and gentlemen)
is requested:
1.
Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts,
tight fitting trousers, as well
as tights can not be worn as
outer garments.
2.
See-through shirts and blouses,
as well as culottes or quarter length
trousers can not
be worn.
3.
Sleeveless shirts or vests can not
be worn as outer garments.
4.
Sandals (without ankle or heel straps)
can not be worn.
5.
All shirt sleeves, whether long
or short, can not be rolled up.
6.
Sweat shirts and sweat pants, wind-cheaters,
pajamas and fisherman trousers can
not be worn. |
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