The Grand Palace is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, but if there are special events (royal and state events still occur here), the palace buildings will close to the public.

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn will complete his official ascension to the throne in a Royal Coronation Ceremony from May 4 to 6. Here’s what travelers visiting Bangkok need to know about ...

The revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej died in October 2016, with his remains lying in state at the royal palace in Bangkok. The ceremony will conclude a year of mourning for the Thai people.

Thailand’s first royal coronation in nearly seven decades is taking place in Bangkok May 4-6, when King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will formally ascend the throne.. For people ...