Travel Reference
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mysteriously murdered in 1946, and in April 1981 General San Chitpatima used it as the
headquarters for an attempted coup. Today the structure can only be viewed through its
iron gates.
Dusit Hall
The compound's westernmost structure is the Ratanakosin-style Dusit Hall, which initially
served as a venue for royal audiences and later as a royal funerary hall.
Top Tips
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Enter Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace complex through the clearly marked third gate from the river pier.
Tickets are purchased inside the complex; anyone telling you it's closed is a gem tout or con artist.
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At Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace grounds, dress rules are strictly enforced. If you're flashing a bit too
much skin, expect to be shown into a dressing room and issued with a shirt or sarong (rental is free, but you must
provide a 200B deposit).
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Admission for the complex includes entrance to Dusit Palace Park (
Click here
)
.
Take a Break
There isn't much in the way of interesting eating or drinking in the immediate area. Your best bet is probably to
hop on the 3B river-crossing ferry at Tha Chang and grab a bite at Mangkud Cafe (
Click here
).
