📍 Archaeological📸 Tourist Attraction

Grand Palace

Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Thailand

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Overview

Official residence of the King of Thailand since 1782. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

Why visit: The ruined capitals — Ayutthaya and Sukhothai — where brick chedis and headless Buddhas stand in open parkland.

Things to do

›Cycle between the ruins — the parks are large
›Photograph the brick chedis at golden hour
›Read up on the Ayutthaya and Sukhothai kingdoms
›Visit the site museum

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Travel Information

Best time

November – February; early morning or late afternoon for the light

Weather

Central plains — hot and humid year-round (28–36°C), with the southwest monsoon bringing heavy afternoon rain from roughly May to October.

Entry fee

Ticketed (~₹150 – 500 per zone)

Hours

Typically 8 AM – 6 PM; some sites lit after dark

Est. budget

₹600 – ₹2,000

Duration

Half day

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