Palaces and Mansions in Bangkok

Bangkok Attractions

Architecturally inspiring and a fascinating insight into Thailand's rich culture, Bangkok's heritage is reflected in its palaces and mansions. Bangkok's number one attraction, the Grand Palace is breathtakingly exquisite. Shimmering in gold, alongside the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, it represents the best in Thai traditions. After that, don't forget to visit Vimanmek Mansion, the world's biggest wooden building made from golden teak - fascinating! Take a closer look at some of the capital's other cultural gems for an insight into this fascinating city.

Most Popular Palaces & Mansions in Bangkok

Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall

The centerpiece of Bangkok's own Champs D'Elysee, this impressive two-storey white marble palace sits at the end of Dusit's long, wide Royal Plaza, a leafy ceremonial boulevard that's often the focus of regal pomp and ceremony during royal celebrations. Ordered by King Rama V in 1907 and finished in the reign of King Rama VI, its neo-classical Renaissance architecture. Read More...

Jim Thompson House

Jim Thompson's house serves as a museum showcasing Thai architecture and art. The house, located along one of Bangkok's few remaining canals, originally came from outside Bangkok and was assembled from six smaller houses. Made entirely of teakwood, Thompson used classic Thai architecture to create a unique structure which houses a collection of Asian art and artifacts. Read More...

Phyathai Palace

Built in 1909 during King Rama V’s reign as temporary royal residence, Phyathai Palace comprises five buildings all constructed in a combination of neo-gothic and Romanesque styles. The interiors showcase a rococo influence, complete with beautiful ceiling frescos, gilded Corinthian columns and elaborately carved fretworks. Read More...

Suan Pakkad Palace

Suan Pakkad Palace is a place to find visions of Thailand you thought long since vanished in Bangkok. Its name means 'cabbage patch', in reference to when the land was nothing more than that. Today, however, it's much as it has been for over 50 years: a well-tended tropical garden with serene ponds surrounding eight traditional Thai houses. Read More...

The Grand Palace in Bangkok

If there is one must-see sight that no visit to Bangkok would be complete without, it's the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark. Built in 1782 - and for 150 years the home of the Thai King, the Royal court and the administrative seat of government. Read More...

Vimanmek Mansion

Located on Ratchawithi Road behind the National Assembly, Vimanmek Royal Mansion is the world's largest building made entirely of golden teak. Removed from Ko Sichang in Chonburi province, it was rebuilt in the Dusit Palace in 1900 by the command of King Rama V. It was recently renovated by HM Queen Sirikit. Read More...

Wangderm Palace

After liberating Siam from the Burmese in 1767, following their ransacking of Ayutthaya, a general and provincial governor named Taksin was crowned King. He built Wangderm palace to mark the establishment of the new capital in Thonburi. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River near Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn). Read More...

Other Palaces & Mansions in Bangkok

Chitraladarahotarn Palace

Closed to the public, this is His Majesty King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit's official residence. Constructed by King Rama VI and formerly King Chulalongkorn's summer home, its one-square kilometre grounds include several artificial lakes and are bordered by Italian-designed walls and a prominent moat. At each corner is a fountain adorned with late Baroque figures drawn from mythology, evidence of the cultivated taste of Thailand's rulers.

Today it not only serves as live-in palace for the monarchy, but is also home to an agricultural research station founded by his HM the King to help solved the problems of Thai farmers around the country. Called The Royal Chitralada Projects, this non-profit institute includes experimental rice fields, a fish farm, dairy farm, fruit juice plant, beef-rearing unit, a candle factory and mushroom factory. Originally built for royal offspring, there is also the Chitralada School. Today, the children of staff and people not associated with the palace are admitted, from kindergarden through to 12th grade.

Location: Rama V Road, Dusit

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