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The Grand Palace
Marvel at this spectacular former home of the Royal Family consisting of a collection of temples, royal residences and government offices of the bygone era.
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Opening
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8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
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Pricing:
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250 Baht, includes entry to Vimanmek Palace and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall.
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Contact:
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+66 2 694 1222 (Tourism Authority of Thailand) |
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Appropriate dress code required (Shoulders and legs must be covered)
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Getting
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Address: Na Phra Lan Road, Ko Rattanakosin District, Bangkok, 10500 Thailand
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Erawan Shrine
Erected by the Grand
Hyatt Erawan Hotel, this popular shrine built in the 1950s is
devoted to Brahma and Erawan, his elephant. Traditional dances
are often performed in the open-air pavilion.
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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24 hours, daily.
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Pricing:
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Free of charge.
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Contact:
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+66 2 694 1222
(Tourism Authority of Thailand) |
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Getting Here:
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494 Ratchawithi
Road (corner of Ploenchit and Ratchiwithi, next to the Grand
Hyatt Erawan Hotel), Bangkok, 10330 Thailand.
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Thewet Market
This small yet bustling market offers an array of potted plants, orchids, Thai delicacies and
a taste of Thai's colourful market life.
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Opening
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24 hours, daily.
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Pricing:
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Varies from one stall to another. Haggle for bargains.
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Contact:
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+66 2 694 1222 (Tourism Authority of Thailand) |
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Market consists of hawkers so please bring plenty of small change.
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Getting
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Tha (Pier) Thewet, both sides of Khlong Phadung-Krung Kasem Road, Between Samsen Road and the Chao Phraya, Bangkok, 10200 Thailand.
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Ancient City
Learn all about Thai architecture and history in this 280-acre Muang Boran or park-cum-museum, arguably the largest outdoor museum in the world, filled with famous buildings, monuments and temples representing all regions in Thailand.
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Opening
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8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Pricing:
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Adult 100 Baht; Children 50 Baht.
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Contact:
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+66 2 224 1057, 226 1936 or email contact@ancientcity.com |
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Visitors will need a private car to navigate around the museum.
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Getting
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78/1 Democracy Monument Cycle, Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Bangkok, 10200 Thailand.
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Sri Mahamariamman Temple
This beautiful, majestic temple features intricate carvings of Hindu deities on its exterior.
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Details
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Opening
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Sat - Thurs: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m, Fri: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Pricing:
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Free of charge.
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Contact:
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+66 2 694 1222 (Tourism Authority of Thailand) |
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More
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Remove your shoes before stepping over any of the lines around the shrines.
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Getting
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2 Pan Road (corner of Silom), Bangkok, 10500 Thailand.
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Wat Pho
The infamous 200 year-old Temple of the Reclining Buddha is also Bangkok's largest, its highlight feature being the fantastic gold-plated reclining Buddha, 46 meters long and 15 meters high, with three meters long mother of pearl inlaid feet.
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Details
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Opening
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8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Pricing:
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20 Baht.
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Contact:
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+66 2 222 5910; 226 2942; 226 1743; 225 9595 or email prdiv3@tat.or.th |
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Getting
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2 Sanamchai Road, Phra Borommaharatchawang Sub-District, Bangkok, 10200 Thailand. |
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