Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DON'T MISS…
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Vimanmek Teak Mansion
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Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall
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Royal Thai Elephant Museum
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Ancient Cloth Museum
PRACTICALITIES
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adult/child 100/20B or free with Grand Palace ticket
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9.30am-4pm Tue-Sun, last entry 3.15pm
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Tha Thewet,
Phaya Thai exit 2 & taxi
Vimanmek Teak Mansion
The highlight of the park is this structure, said to be the world's largest golden-teak man-
sion, built with nary a single nail. The mansion was originally constructed on Ko Si
Chang in 1868 as a retreat for Rama V; the king had it moved to its present site in 1901.
For the following few years it served as Rama V's primary residence, with the 81 rooms
accommodating his enormous extended family. The interior of the mansion contains vari-
ous personal effects of the king and a treasure trove of early Ratanakosin and European art
