Dusit Palace
พระราชวังดุสิต
A Rama V-era palace complex of throne halls, gardens, and teak mansions.
Address
พระที่นั่งจักรีมหาปราสาท พระที่นั่งดุสิตมหาปราสาท 202 Thanon Maha Rat, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon
About
Dusit Palace is a compound of royal residences in Bangkok, Thailand. Constructed over a large area north of Rattanakosin Island between 1897 and 1901 by King Chulalongkorn. The palace, originally called Wang Suan Dusit or 'Dusit Garden Palace' (วังสวนดุสิต), eventually became the primary place of residence of the King of Thailand, including King Chulalongkorn, King Vajiravudh, King Prajadhipok, King Bhumibol Adulyadej and King Vajiralongkorn. The palace covers an area of over 64,749 square metres (696,950 sq ft) and is dotted between gardens and lawns with 13 different royal residences. Dusit Palace is bordered by Ratchwithi Road in the north, Sri Ayutthaya Road in the south, Ratchasima Road in the west and U-Thong Nai Road on the east.
Best time to visit
Cooler mornings, 8–10am.
Tips
Strict dress code applies inside throne halls: long trousers, covered shoulders. Much of the wider park is free to stroll if you enter from Ratchawithi Rd.
Nearest transit
- Sanam Chai
Tags
- Royal
- Palace
- Park like