This city landmark should be the first place on any visitor's itinerary. It is a huge compound on Na Phra Lan Road near Pramane Ground, is surrounded by high white walls and occupies an area of about a square mile. The palace, begun in 1782, consists of several buildings with highly decorated architectural details. The Royal chaped, Wat Phra Kaeo, which is in the same compound, Houses the Emerald Buddha, the most sacred Buddha image in Thailand. Photography inside the building housing the Emerald Buddha is forbidden.
The complex is open daily from 8.30- 11.30 a.m. and 1.00-3.30 p.m.
Proper dress is essential.
This pavilion displays exotically designed coins and other monetary exchage units used in Thailand since the early 11th Century A.D. It is located within the Grand Palace compound on the right hand side before entering the palace's inner gate. In the same building, adjacent to the coin collection, is a display room for Royal regalia, decorations and medals. Most of the items seen were used in former Royal courts, Some are made of gold and are elaborately patterned.
The pavilion is open every day from 9.00 A.M. - 3.30 P.M.
Vimanmek Palace is located behind Bangkok's National Assembly and is the world's largest building made entirely of golden teak. The three-story wooden palace has 81 rooms, halls and ante-rooms, excluding terraces and verandahs.
Vimanmek is now open to the public every day from 9.30 A.M. - 4.00 P.M.
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