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 ...

Grand Palace: The former royal residence, Grand Palace, is the star attraction of Bangkok. It houses the temple of Emerald Buddha. The palace dates back to the time of Rama I (reign: 1782 – 1809) but ...

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.

At about 4:30 p.m., King Rama X will tour the area around the Grand Palace on an ornate royal palanquin and stop at three major temples – Wat Bovoranives, Wat Rajabopidh and Wat Phra Chetuphon.