The Grand Palace in Bangkok

                                                         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 The Grand Palace

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.

                                              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.

                                       
Contacts: Tel : 0 2623 5500 ext.3100, 0 2224 3273
Website : www.palaces.thai.net
Nearby Places/Attractions: Tha Chang Pier , Wat Pho, Wat Arun, National Museum


Admission Fee
admission to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Central Court of the Grand Palace is 400 Baht (13.44 USD).
Note that the admission fee also includes an admission ticket to Vimanmek Mansion and several other sights around Bangkok that can be used within seven days of your Grand Palace visit.
                                           Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple.
Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves -- no tank tops.
If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.)
Women must be similarly modestly dressed.
No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc. If you show up at the front gate improperly dressed, there is a booth near the entry that can provide clothes to cover you up properly.
You must leave your passport or credit card as security.
Hours:
The Grand Palace is open every day from 8:30 to 3:30, unless it's 
being used for a state function, which is quite rare.
Be careful of touts working outside the palace area who tell you its closed, and suggest their
own guided tour instead.
They're most likely lying, and their 'tour' will be to several shops where they get commissions on your purchases. Free guided tours in English are available at 10:00, 10:30, 1:30 and 2:00.
You can also rent an audio guide for 100 Baht (3.36 USD) plus passport or credit card to secure return.


By Car
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.
By Bus
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