visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok?

If you are visiting Bangkok and plan to see the Grand Palace (and you should), please be aware of some dress requirements over the next 100 days. Princess Bejaratana died on July 27, and Thailand is in a period of national mourning. Palace protocol requires that anyone planning to visit the Grand Palace in the 100 days following her death should wear dark colors or black clothing.

One of the most incredible sights you'll ever see, the Grand Palace in Bangkok is an incredibly ornate complex of buildings that staggers the imagination. My thought, on visiting the palace, was that it rivals Versailles in its ornate style. Not even Versailles has 24-karat gold plated roofs!

Be aware of the dress requirements from now until the beginning of November so that you do not miss out on one of Bangkok's most incredible attractions.


Grand Palace Bangkok (search here on Google)

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