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Exploring Dusit Palace

The Dusit Palace is a complex of palaces and royal residences in the royal district of Dusit. This leafy neighborhood was created during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and is characterized by broad boulevards and grand government buildings. The Dusit Palace complex was created after King Chulalongkorn made a tour of Europe. Inspired by what he saw over there, he had Dusit designed along European lines. The result is an eclectic but wonderful combination of European architectural style with Thai elements. Within the Dusit district is Wat Benchamabophit, or Marble Temple, and within Dusit Palace itself is the Vimanmek Mansion, the world's largest golden teak building.

Within the boundary of Dusit Palace are the following sights.

  • Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall
  • Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall
  • King Rama V Equestrian Statue
  • Princess Arun-wadi Residential Hall
  • Princess Puang Soi Sa-ang Residential Hall
  • Royal Elephant National Museum
  • Suan Hong Residential Hall
  • SUPPORT Museum
  • Vimanmek Mansion
  • HRH Princess Puang Soi Sa-ang Residential Hall
    • Some of the places in Dusit Palace are out-of-bounds to the general public, while some others are accessible only via guided tours. They don't let you wander around unattended here. Photography is also controlled, with booths where you have to deposit your cameras for retrieval afterwards.

    Getting there

    Dusit Palace is bordered by U-Thong Nai Road, Si Ayutthaya Road, Ratchasima Road and Ratchawithi Road. There are two entrances to the complex, at Ratchawithi Road and U-Thong Nai Road. There are no Skytrains or Metro subways operating within its vicinity, so the best way is to take a taxi. If you care to take the bus, then buses 18, 28, 108, air-conditioned 510 and 515 passed through Ratchawithi Road while bus no. 70 passes through U-Thong Nai Road. Along Si Ayutthaya Road, there's also bus 23 and 72.

    Opening Hours
    Mon - Sun: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Ticket booth closes at 3:15 pm
    Tel: +66 2 628 6300-9 Ext 5120-5121
    Official Website: www.vimanmek.com

    Nearby Sights

  • Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall
  • Dusit Zoo (Khao Din)
  • Dusit Park
  • Chitrlada Palace
  • Wat Benchamabophit
  • Wat Indrawihan
  • Thewet Flower Market



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    Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall (27 October 2006)
    © Timothy Tye

    Location Map of Dusit Palace in Bangkok






    Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall (27 October 2006)
    © Timothy Tye


    Royal Elephant National Museum (27 October 2006)
    © Timothy Tye

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