📍 Palace📸 Tourist Attraction

Phra Racha Wang Derm

Wat Arun, Thailand

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Overview

Former royal palace in Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

Why visit: Royal palaces and throne halls — gilded, mirrored and deliberately overwhelming.

Things to do

›Dress properly — covered shoulders and knees are enforced
›Take in the gilded rooflines and mother-of-pearl work
›Follow the visitor route rather than wandering
›Go at opening; midday is punishing

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Travel Information

Best time

November – February; arrive at opening to beat the heat and the tours

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, and among the pricier sights (~₹1,000 – 1,800)

Hours

Typically 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM; strict dress code

Est. budget

₹1,200 – ₹3,000

Duration

2 – 3 hours

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