Palace & fortress
Phaya Thai Palace
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- Closed
- Sat
- 09:30–15:00
- Sun
- 09:30–15:00
- Hours
- The garden is open daily; palace interiors are visited only by guided tour on Saturday and Sunday at 09:30 and 13:30.
- Price
- Adults THB 60, seniors THB 30, children THB 10; uniformed students and monks enter free.
- How to visit
- Tours are walk-in and limited to 30 people; register on the ground floor of Phiman Chakri Hall before the tour. Dress modestly; shoes must be removed on floors 2–3 and inside Mekhala Ruchi Pavilion.
- Hours
- Ticket required
- Hours
- About 120–150 min
Why it is worth the detour
A historic palace with a rich royal history and architectural significance.
Phaya Thai Palace is a historic site in Bangkok, originally built for King Rama V. It has served various roles, including a royal residence, hotel, and radio station, and now functions as part of a hospital.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
2.0 km
Wat Benchamabophit
The Marble Temple, renowned for its stunning architecture and blend of Thai and European styles.
2.2 km
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
A royal reception hall in Bangkok's Dusit Palace, known for its Italian Renaissance and neoclassical architecture.
2.2 km
Jim Thompson House
A museum showcasing the art collection of American businessman Jim Thompson.
Walk it with the stories
This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.