Grand Palace
41 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/Bangkok, r/ThailandTourism30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 27 threads.
What people say, in short
Most visitors recommend the Grand Palace, with two visitors calling its complex beautiful or spectacular and one visitor finding the Emerald Buddha amazing. One visitor suggests going near closing time, when fewer people remain, while another found it packed with tour groups even on an early visit. Two visitors mention a dress code, with one suggesting long trousers. One visitor found it less engaging than other temples, and two visitors say most palace buildings are closed to visitors, leaving little to see on that side.
Address
The Grand Palace, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
At a glance
- Best for
- Architecture, Culture
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- The Emerald Buddha, The palace complex and its details
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/I-Here-555 in r/Bangkok · Nov 2024
Considers it worth going to even if other temples were seen first.
- Caveatu/mybrochoso in r/Bangkok · Nov 2024
Doubts the visit is worth it and is considering skipping it.
- Recommendsu/TravelingCapybary in r/ThailandTourism · Aug 2024
Named in their short list of Bangkok places they would visit.
- Recommendsu/KeokiHawaii in r/ThailandTourism · Oct 2024
Lists the Grand Palace as a top sight to suggest, though it was closed that day.
- Recommendsu/CracKING23 in r/Bangkok · Jul 2024visit time
Recommends visiting near closing time at dusk, when fewer people remain and the gold glows under moonlight.
- Mixedu/Billy_Hicks88 in r/Bangkok · Nov 2024crowds
Found the temples amazing but the palace packed with tour groups, so stayed shorter than planned.
- Recommendsu/PudgyGroundhog in r/ThailandTourism · Sep 2026
Their group visited during a day of temple sightseeing, calling such visits typical.
- Recommendsu/SeeFrieda25 in r/ThailandTourism · Jul 2026
Named as a recommended Bangkok sight, part of a set that could be done within one day.
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- Recommendsu/MasiMotorRacing in r/Bangkok · Nov 2024
Urges against skipping it, saying it is authentic.
- Recommendsu/WhichOne23 in r/Bangkok · May 2024visit time
Presented as a standard sight; suggests covering it with nearby temples early to beat the heat.
- Recommendsu/PringleChopper in r/ThailandTourism · Dec 2023
Picked the Grand Palace as the most accessible top temple and found the Emerald Buddha amazing.
- Recommendsu/Fair_Appointment1258 in r/Bangkok · Dec 2025access
Says the area around the Grand Palace is fine for a wheelchair user since its sidewalks are well kept.
- Caveatu/lx25de in r/ThailandTourism · Dec 2023
Found the Grand Palace the dullest of many temples they have visited across Thailand.
- Recommendsu/Saint_Atiss in r/ThailandTourism · Oct 2026
Says one day is short and the Grand Palace is the likely pick.
- Recommendsu/Dangerous-Fix7615 in r/ThailandTourism · Sep 2026
Lists the Grand Palace among Bangkok sights worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/Super_Bid2982 in r/ThailandTourism · Jan 2026
Lists the Grand Palace as a must-visit sight.
- Caveatu/john-bkk in r/ThailandTourism · Oct 2025crowds
Warns this site gets busy; some other large temples have more room.
- Recommendsu/DebauraZ in r/ThailandTourism · Oct 2025
Lists the Grand Palace among suggested sights.
- Recommendsu/thisistheplaceof in r/ThailandTourism · Oct 2025
Recommends the Grand Palace as a place to see.
- Recommendsu/madpepp in r/ThailandTourism · Aug 2024
Recommended the Grand Palace area as a sightseeing stop.
- Recommendsu/BangkokTraveler in r/Bangkok · Dec 2025uniqueness
Mentions it with the Wat Emerald Buddha as part of the temple stops on that walk.
- Recommendsu/New-Money9811 in r/ThailandTourism · Oct 2025
Calls the Grand Palace a must-see.
- Recommendsu/mattguay in r/ThailandTourism · Oct 2025
Says its paintings alone justify visiting the Grand Palace.
- Recommendsu/ThaiEdition in r/Bangkok · Nov 2024visit time
Suggests touring the Grand Palace after breakfast, noting an 8:30 am opening time.
- Recommendsu/JMFraxinus in r/Bangkok · Nov 2024
Calls it Bangkok's top attraction and a massive, beautiful complex.
- Recommendsu/Schijtspoor in r/ThailandTourism · Jun 2024
Named among sights to see in Bangkok.
- Recommendsu/Sigon_91 in r/ThailandTourism · Jun 2024
Recommended as a must-see alongside the surrounding temples.
- Recommendsu/Fluffy_Future_7500 in r/ThailandTourism · May 2024
Named among older architectural sights worth seeing in the city.
- Caveatu/Miiriipii in r/Bangkok · Nov 2024access
Says most palace buildings are closed to visitors, leaving little to see.
- Caveatu/BubbhaJebus in r/Bangkok · Nov 2024
Sees little reason to visit beyond wanting to view the Emerald Buddha.
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