Thai Royal Palace | Old Royal Palace | Bangkok

The Foundation for the Conservation of Ancient Monuments in the Old Palace, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters, is opening the “Old Palace”, the old palace of Thonburi, for free admission from December 17-28, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Once a year! Free admission to the “Old Palace”. If you know, share! Free admission to the “Old Palace” is a great opportunity to see important historical sites in the Thonburi area. There are 2 entrances and exits without having to exchange a pass: the entrance in front of the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters and the entrance on the side of the wall of Wat Arun. The “Old Palace” or “Thonburi Palace” will be open to the general public on special occasions during the day of the establishment of His Majesty the King of Thonburi Sri Maha Samut. Normally, people must visit in groups and must submit a request for permission to visit 1-2 weeks in advance. There is a maintenance fee of 100 baht per adult and 50 baht per child. The Thonburi Palace or the Old Palace is the royal palace of King Taksin the Great, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. At the mouth of the Bangkok Yai Canal, which is an important strategic point, with a strong fortress that can be observed from a distance and is close to the shipping route at that time. Another important thing is that the Old Palace was the birthplace of many Thai kings, including King Nangklao, King Mongkut, and King Pinklao. Inside the Old Palace, there are many important ancient sites, such as the Audience Hall, the Cross-Leg Pavilion, the Twin Pavilion Palace, the Pin Klao Pavilion Palace, the King Taksin the Great Shrine, the Green House Building, the Whale Head Shrine, and Fort Wichaiprasit, which is a fortress on the Chao Phraya River built since the Ayutthaya period. There are regulations for visiting the Old Palace on special occasions as follows: Thai people can visit for free and do not need to request permission in advance. Foreign tourists are not allowed to visit alone. They must be accompanied by a Thai person or a guide because it is a government office. Dress code: Men should wear shirts with sleeves and long pants. Women should wear shirts with sleeves, knee-length skirts, or long pants. Shorts, short skirts, and flip-flops are not allowed. Taking pictures with cameras/video cameras/mobile phones inside any building is strictly prohibited. Unless permitted by the foundation #Old Palace #Travel around Thailand #Thailand #Missing nature #Thailand #Secret location #Central region team #Bangkok #Royal Palace #Visit temples in the old capital #Thonburi #Visit Bangkok #Places to visit near Bangkok #Bangkok is worth visiting #Eco tourism #Foundation for the Conservation of Royal Ancient Monuments #Grand Palace #Thonburi side #Thonburi review #Visit Thonburi side #Thonburi side #Thonburi #Visit historical sites #King Taksin Monument #King Taksin the Great Shrine #Worship King Taksin the Great #Phra Pin Klao #Wang Lang #Palace #Natural therapy