The Grand Palace will probably be on the itineraries of most first-time travelers to Bangkok. That's because the complex once served as the residence for multiple Thai kings, their royal courts ...

Few places in Bangkok hold as much significance as the Grand Palace. Built in 1782, this vast complex was the main royal residence for over 150 years and remains a symbol of the monarchy.

The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok and has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in ...