Phaya Thai Palace

Name: Phaya Thai Palace
Address: 315 Thanon Ratchawithi, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand, TH
Telephone: +66 2 354 7987
Rating: 4.7

4.7(1,444 reviews)

Royal estate established in 1909, with multiple throne halls & lush grounds with fountains.

Experience hints

Visitor favorite

Pair your visit. After Phaya Thai Palace, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.

Visitor Reviews

Great place to explore architecture from the beginning of XX century, the time of HM Rama VI. It is the Thai palace constructed with the references to the different European styles. There is even the Hall in Bysantian style. On some marble blocks of the floor ancient sea creatures fossiles can be seen. The visit is possible in the morning or from 1:30 pm. Better to contact them in advance for the English speaking guide. There is a nice cafe in the entrance of the palace, sharing the Place's interior and style. Even menu looks like the artefact from the past. Worth to be visited. The cafe has good coffee ☕

Only open to the public on Saturday and Sunday 2 slots a day 9:30~11:30 and 13:30~15:30. You can come earlier to buy the ticket before the tour begins. Each tour takes about 2 hours to complete. There's a restaurant in the palace.

A must visit place. Sit besides the Ratchawitee road, near Victory monument. Should call for the tour guide if you want to know the history in depth. Dress properly.

Location Info

315 Thanon Ratchawithi, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand

Get directions

+66 2 354 7987 www.phyathaipalace.org/

Opening Hours

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

WednesdayClosed

ThursdayClosed

FridayClosed

Saturday13:30-15:00

Sunday13:30-15:00

Tips for Visiting Temples & Culture

Dress Modestly

Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.

Mind Your Feet

Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.

Ask Before Photographing

Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.