Attraction

Official events and celebrations still take place here, but the royal couple have already moved to another residence. At other times the palace is open to visitors. It stands out for its golden roof and is decorated with bright porcelain mosaics and gold leaf. The complex is open from 8:30 to 16:30. Admission is 500 baht. You may not enter the grounds with uncovered knees or shoulders. There are several gates leading into the complex, but usually only one is open. At the closed gates taxi drivers sometimes tell tourists the palace is closed and offer to take them to other “interesting” places — they often end up driving you to some free wat for an inflated fare. Don’t fall for this scam.