Grand Palace ticket prices 2026 at a glance
Foreign adults pay THB 500 (2026). The ticket covers the Grand Palace grounds, Wat Phra Kaew with the Emerald Buddha and the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. Thai nationals enter free with a Thai ID. Children under 120 cm are free; the rule is based on height, not on age.
You can buy the ticket at the counter on the day or book it online on the palace's own website up to one month ahead. Online tickets cannot be refunded, and the date and time cannot be changed, so book online only when your plan is fixed. Ticket sales run from 08:30 to 15:30.
Our picks: tickets and guided entry
The ticket covers the palace, the textile museum and a Khon show. If you want a guide, take one of the two short tours and choose the ticket option.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Grand Palace entry ticket
- Grand Palace entry
- Textile museum
- Khon performance
The palace ticket with the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, the Arts of the Kingdom museum and a Khon show at Sala Chalermkrung.
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Two-hour guided Grand Palace visit
- Guide
- Ticket by option
A guide through the palace and Wat Phra Kaew. The entry ticket and hotel pickup come only with those options.
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Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha walking tour
- English-speaking guide
- Coconut drink
- Entry by option
An English-speaking guide through the palace and Wat Phra Kaew with a coconut drink. Entry is included only with the ticket option.
Check availability →Grand Palace tickets and guided visits
Guided palace visits and temple combinations, with live prices and availability. Check whether the THB 500 entry fee is included in the price or added on top.
What you pay for what
Prices in baht, 2026. Foreign adult rates unless stated.
| Item | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and textile museum | THB 500 | One ticket for all three |
| Thai nationals | Free | Thai ID required |
| Children under 120 cm | Free | Based on height, not age |
| Audio guide | THB 200 | 8 languages; passport or credit card needed for the loan |
| Wat Pho (separate temple) | THB 300 | Not included in the palace ticket |
| Wat Arun (separate temple) | THB 200 | Not included in the palace ticket |
| Palace plus Wat Pho | THB 800 | THB 500 plus THB 300, bought separately |
For most visitors, the simplest plan is the THB 500 ticket bought at the counter or online for a date you are sure about, plus the THB 200 audio guide if you do not book a guided tour. Add Wat Pho on the same morning if you like temples; see the palace and Wat Pho combo.
What the ticket covers
The palace ticket opens the grounds and the courtyards, the chapel of Wat Phra Kaew and the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. The building that most visitors photograph, the Chakri Maha Prasat throne hall, is best planned as a view from outside. The Dusit Maha Prasat is closed to regular sightseeing, and visitor paths have changed since February 2026.
Foreign visitors can also show the palace ticket at the Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre for a Khon performance. It lasts 25 minutes and usually runs Monday to Friday at 13:00, 14:30 and 16:00. A shuttle leaves the Phiman Deves Gate 30 minutes before each show. Some dates are cancelled, so check before you plan around it.
The textile museum on its own
If you visit only the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, separate rates apply: THB 150 for adults, THB 80 for seniors over 65, THB 50 for students with ID and for teenagers from 12 to 18, and free for children under 12. The museum is open daily from 09:00 to 16:30, with last entry at 15:30.
Dress code at the Grand Palace
The rules are strict, so check your outfit before you queue. Wear a top with sleeves that covers your shoulders, plus long, loose trousers or a long skirt.
- Not allowed: sleeveless, short or see-through tops, shorts, torn or tight trousers, cycling shorts, miniskirts, culottes and sleepwear.
- Shoes: take them off before you enter the Buddha chapel. You do not need to go barefoot in the whole grounds.
- Drones: not allowed over the palace grounds.
Pick light, loose fabrics, because the courtyards are open to the sun. Do not count on being able to borrow clothes at the gate.
On the day: entrance and timing
Where to go and when.
Use the Mani Nopparat Gate
Tourists enter here and pass a security check before the ticket counter. Build in a little time for it.
Getting there →Buy at the counter
Go straight to the ticket counter inside the gate. If someone outside tells you the palace is closed and offers another trip, read about the closed-today trick.
The scam explained →Be inside by 15:30
Ticket sales and tourist visits end at 15:30, while the grounds stay open until 16:30, so treat 15:30 as the safe limit.
Opening hours →Keep your ticket
You need it for the chapel and the museum. If you book online, bring the confirmation on your phone.
The Emerald Buddha →
Grand Palace tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is a Grand Palace ticket in 2026?
THB 500 for foreign adults. It covers the palace grounds, Wat Phra Kaew and the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. Thai nationals enter free with a Thai ID.
Do children need a ticket?
Children under 120 cm enter free. The rule is based on height, not age. Bring the child to the counter if you are unsure.
Can I buy tickets online?
Yes, on the palace's own website, up to one month ahead. Online tickets cannot be refunded or changed, so choose a date you are sure of. You can also buy at the counter on the day, so online booking is optional.
Is an audio guide available?
Yes, for THB 200, in 8 languages including German. You leave your passport or a credit card for the loan.
Does the ticket include Wat Pho or Wat Arun?
No. Wat Pho costs THB 300 and Wat Arun THB 200 (2026), each with its own ticket. See the Wat Pho combo for a route.
Is this the official ticket website?
No. This is an independent guide, not the website of the Grand Palace, the Bureau of the Royal Household or the Tourism Authority of Thailand. It sells no palace tickets itself; the tour offers above come from tour operators.