If there’s only one place that you need to see in Bangkok, I guess it has to be The Grand Palace. The Grand Palace served as the home for Thai King since the 18th century as well as the administrative seat for the Government. Thai Kings stop residing in the palace around the 20th century but The Grand Palace is still used to perform royal rituals.
Admission to The Grand Palace – THB350 (including entrance to Temple of The Emerald Buddha). The Grand Palace is open daily from 830 – 1530 unless there is a state function. Warning: Please do not believe any strangers that inform you that The Grand Palace is close and there is a special Buddha day and they will bring you there. If you need a guide, there is a free service for English guide (please check on the time) or you can rent audio guide for a fee. Note that there is a strict dress code for any visitors to the Grand Palace. If you are not sure on your dressing etc, there’s a special counter for you to borrow clothes to cover up (booth is on your right hand side when you enter the main entrance from the main road)
You can choose to take a cab or the infamous-tuk-tuk to The Grand Palace but I prefer taking the Chao Phrya Express Boat. I guess its the challenge of getting to the right place and the language barrier is pretty much a challenge. :) Anyway, this is the brief guide (taking Chao Phrya Express boat – its easy actually!). Take BTS Skytrain and get down at Saphan Taksin Station. Once you exit at Saphan Taksin station, head towards Exit 2 and walk down towards Sathon Nakhon Pier (you’ll see it in front of the exit). Go to the Chao Phrya Express Boat (Note: NOT the tourist boat) and hop on to the Orange Flag boat. Get off at Exit No 9 Tha Chang Pier. Once you’re at Tha Chang Pier, follow the crowd and you’ll see The Grand Palace. Oh, pay the boat fare when you get on board. No advance purchase needed. :P
Ok, time for pictures. :)
The Chao Phrya Express Boat Ticket (Flat Rate of THB13 per person)

The Lady with the coin jar!
She collects the boat fare and she’ll shake the coin jar, indicating that she’s coming

Sea View

There is a special standing area for the monks


No boat traffic yet

Remember, get off at Tha Chang pier

And walking towards The Grand Palace

Welcome to The Grand Palace

Do Not Litter!

Got our tickets

Heading towards the entrance

Inside The Grand Palace. Enjoy the pictures!





Bramen: I’m scared :(







The Temple of Emerald Buddha (no cameras allowed inside)

Lost? Fret not

Need to recharge?

Or a big fan will do!

Love this!

More pics!



And that’s all

Hope you enjoy the pics as much as I do :D

*hugs, blurdevil*







































































































