Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
A riverside summer palace of Thai pavilions, Chinese towers and a European-style hall, all arranged around a lake.
WhereAyutthaya
Time needed1–1.5 hours
Best timeMorning
CostTHB 100
It is unlike any other royal site in Thailand — 19th-century eclecticism, manicured and quiet. Twenty minutes from Ayutthaya and easy to combine.
How to visit it well
- Dress code applies — no shoulders or knees.
- Combine with Ayutthaya on the drive north or south.
- The tower view over the lake is worth the climb.
