King Taksin the Great Shrine | The Old 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”. Now that you know, share it! Free admission to the “Old Palace”, 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 door on the side of the wall of Wat Arun. The “Old Palace” or “Thonburi Palace” will be open to the public on special occasions during the anniversary of the accession to the throne of King Thonburi Sri Maha Samut. Normally, visitors must come in groups and must submit a request for permission to visit 1-2 weeks in advance, and there is a maintenance fee for the place. Adults 100 baht per person, children 50 baht Inside the Old Palace, there are many important ancient sites, such as the Royal Audience Hall, the Cross-Throne Hall, the Twin Pavilion Palace, the Pavilion of Phra Pin Klao Chao Yu Hua, 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: Thais 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, skirts that cover the knees, or long pants. Shorts, short skirts, and sandals are not allowed. Taking pictures with cameras/video cameras/mobile phones is strictly prohibited inside any building, unless permitted by the foundation. Transportation -Bus: Line 57 -Private cars: You can park your car inside the Old Palace, Royal Thai Navy Headquarters, only on **Saturdays-Sundays** (Mondays-Fridays 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: 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. - Passenger 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 King Taksin Monument. Then walk through the Sam Smo Gate. Look to the left and you will see a green house. Watch the multimedia of the history of the original palace. It is shown in rounds and 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 #Secret location #Central region team #Tourist attraction #Once a year #Royal palace #Thonburi #King Taksin the Great Shrine #Pay homage to King Taksin the Great #Thonburi side #Old town worth visiting #Where to go #Visit Bangkok #Places to visit near Bangkok #Where to go in Bangkok #Check in Bangkok #Chao Phraya River #Don't miss it for photographers #Walk and take pictures #Walk in Bangkok #Open up new experiences to try #Interesting history #Phra Pin Klao Palace Building #Old Thonburi Palace #Foundation for the Conservation of Ancient Sites of the Old Palace #Historical tourism #Trace history