The Old Royal Palace of Thonburi | Bangkok

Once a year! Free admission to the 'Old Palace'. If you know, share! Free admission to the "Old Palace", a great opportunity to see important ancient sites in the Thonburi area. The Foundation for the Conservation of Ancient Monuments in the Old Palace, together with the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters, opens "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. There are 2 entrances and exits without having to exchange a pass: the entrance in front of the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters and the side door 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, they must visit in groups and must submit a request for permission to visit 1-2 weeks in advance. There is a maintenance fee for the place. Adults 100 baht per person, children 50 baht per person. 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 Paired 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 Thonburi Palace or the Old Palace is the royal palace of King Taksin the Great. It is located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River at the mouth of the Bangkok Yai Canal, which is currently the location of the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters. This area is an important strategic point because it has a strong fortress that can be observed from a distance and is close to the shipping route at that time. Transportation Bus: Line 57 Private car: You can park your car inside the Old Palace, Royal Thai Navy Headquarters only on (**Saturday-Sunday**) (Monday-Friday, you have to park your car outside, such as Wat Molilokyaram, Wat Hong Rattanaram, Wat Kreuawan The temple maintenance fee is 30 baht per car) MRT subway: Get off at Itsaraphap Station, Exit Soi Itsaraphap 34. From the station, turn right until you reach the Pho Sam Ton intersection. Turn right and walk straight for about 10-15 minutes until you reach the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters. Or if you don't want to walk, you can take a motorcycle taxi. Ferry: Tha Tien - Wat Arun Ratchawararam Pier Walk straight to the door on the side of the wall of Wat Arun and walk along the Chao Phraya River until you reach the Monument of King Taksin. Then walk through the three anchor gates. Look to the left and you will see a green house where you can watch the multimedia of the history of the Old Palace. It is shown in rounds and you will receive a brochure. Walk around according to the brochure. If you have any questions, ask the staff at various points. #Travel around Thailand #Missing nature #Waiting for the day to travel #Thailand #Trip #Travel diary #Old Palace #The Old Palace Conservation Foundation #The Grand Palace #Convenient travel #Once a year #Thonburi side #Chao Phraya River #King Taksin the Great Shrine #Chao Phraya River #Worship King Taksin the Great #King Taksin the Great Shrine #Thonburi Review #Travel Thonburi #Good things on Thonburi side #Old palace #Bangkok #Places to visit near Bangkok #Trips near Bangkok #Bangkok is worth visiting #Where to go #Travel Thailand #Travel around Thailand #Check in to eat and travel #Let's go travel