On our first day in Thailand, we decided to visit the Grand Palace immediately after checking-in and having lunch at the Pathumwan Princess Hotel. We got to the place at 1PM --- the place was not only scorching hot, it was way too packed!
Grand Palace's Fashion Police
if you're wearing any prohibited outfit, they'll point you to the right direction (see below)
The Borrow Section
Men and women line up to get their pants and sarongs!
You can see how much tourists the Fashion Police have reprimanded :)
Rental Fee: 200B per clothing article
The Prohibited Stuff
and no smoking inside the Grand Palace!
it is also punishable by law if you wear shoes/sandals inside a temple that has a buddha
Entrance Fee to The Grand Palace: 400B/head
Opening Hours: Daily, 8:30AM-3:30PM
and please beware of pick-pocketeer, hehehe
Confusing Directions
am i THAT bad with spatial orientation?
Ornate Pillars, Ornate buildings!
that pretty much sums up the place :)
Say Cheeze!
blue arrow shows the best way to get a good portrait
against the majestic temples
Attention To Detail
everything, from the roof to floor, is absolutely detailed
Murals
don't forget to take a photo against these artistic creations
Whac-A-Mole Windows
the temple windows reminded me of one of my fave
arcade games, the Whac-A-Mole
I left the place in awe of these people's hard work and love for art --- while calculating 400B times approx 1,000++ adults touring the place. Sure is a lot of money!
I will discuss how to get to The Grand Palace in my next post!
One word: Grandiose
You take good pictures! Lol on the dresscode photo.
Thanks Rae :)
You can actually click on the dress code pic and enlarge it. That way, it's easier to read which pormas might upset the Fashion Police :)
I love the design of their temples. And oh man that pick-pocketer sign is a hoot XP It is a little sad to me though that this would occur at such a sacred place.
it's sort of a third-world staple. picpockets in churches. it's a pool of opportunity for them.
it's really sad.
These photos are so beautiful!!! And thank you for the greeting :)
this is a very beautiful place! :) thanks for sharing....
Had no idea :(
Love your outfit---so pretty and bagay na bagay sa iyo.
thank you
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