Bangkok
Bangkok: packing for the Grand Palace and temples
Long trousers and sleeved tops that meet the Grand Palace dress rules, easy-off shoes, your TDAC, and gear for heat and downpours.
Bangkok
Bangkok: packing for the Grand Palace and temples
Long trousers and sleeved tops that meet the Grand Palace dress rules, easy-off shoes, your TDAC, and gear for heat and downpours.
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Editor-picked essentials
- Sleeved top and long trousers or skirt
The Grand Palace does not allow sleeveless or see-through tops, short pants, mini skirts or torn trousers.
Sources
- Grand Palace Bangkok: visitor information and dress rules The Grand Palace
- Easy-off shoes
For removing shoes at temples, comfortable enough for long walks.
- Compact umbrella
For both strong sun and sudden rainy-season downpours.
Recommended packing
Apps that can help at this destination
Grab
Editor's pickBook cars, motorbikes and other rides in Bangkok, and check pickup points and fare estimates.
Before using: Register and sign in before departure, and check you can receive SMS verification on your number. Confirm the pickup point and listed payment methods before riding.
Things to know: Ride types and service areas vary by city and location. Check fares and any fees in the app.
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About this guide
An editorial guide combining the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and other temples with markets and city walks. The Grand Palace is a sacred site with dress rules: no sleeveless tops, short pants, mini skirts, see-through tops or torn trousers. Even in the heat, bring breathable long trousers or a long skirt and a top with sleeves. You may need to remove shoes at temples, so slip-ons help.
Trip photos
Local travel notes
How to read this guide
Editorial recommendationAn editorial packing guide for the Grand Palace, temples and city walks in Bangkok, written from the cited sources rather than a first-hand trip. Dates, costs and party size are not set. Entry rules and venue rules change, so confirm official information before you travel.
Grand Palace dress rules
Editorial recommendationThe Grand Palace lists sleeveless shirts, vests, short or see-through tops, short, torn or tight trousers and mini skirts among unsuitable attire. Pack compliant clothes even on hot days.
Sources
- Grand Palace Bangkok: visitor information and dress rules The Grand Palace
Photo credits and licence notes
Photo 1: credit and licence
Travel tipWat Arun lit up at night. Diego Delso / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied. This adaptation is available under the same licence.
Sources
- Photo 1: original and author Wikimedia Commons
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported Creative Commons
Photo 2: credit and licence
Travel tipGolden chedis at Wat Phra Kaew in the Grand Palace. Basile Morin / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied. This adaptation is available under the same licence.
Sources
- Photo 2: original and author Wikimedia Commons
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Creative Commons
Photo 3: credit and licence
Travel tipA long-tail boat on the Chao Phraya River. Grendelkhan / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied. This adaptation is available under the same licence.
Sources
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported Creative Commons
- Photo 3: original and author Wikimedia Commons
Photo 4: credit and licence
Travel tipThe main hall of Wat Suthat. Marcin Konsek / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied. This adaptation is available under the same licence.
Sources
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Creative Commons
- Photo 4: original and author Wikimedia Commons