The entrance fee for the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), which is located within the Grand Palace in Bangkok, is 500 baht (approximately 14–15 USD) per person[1][3][4][5][6][7][8]. This ticket grants access to the Grand Palace grounds, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles[1][3]. Additionally, the ticket includes admission to the Wat Phra Kaew Museum and a traditional Thai Khon masked dance performance at the Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre[1][4].
Children under 120 cm in height are admitted free of charge[1][3][5][8]. Tickets can only be used on the date of purchase for the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, but include additional benefits (such as the Khon performance), which may be valid for up to seven days[1].
Opening hours are from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily, with occasional closures for official royal ceremonies[1][3][4][5][7][8].
A strict dress code applies: visitors must wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and no sleeveless tops, shorts, see-through clothes, or sandals without straps are allowed[2][3][4][8]. Rental clothing is available at the entrance if needed[3][4].
References
- [1] emerald-buddha.com – Grand Palace Emerald Buddha Ticket Entrance Fee
- [2] Viator – Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Bangkok
- [3] yourthaiguide.com – The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Keaw Visitor Guide for 2025
- [4] toasttothailand.com – Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
- [5] yourthaiguide.com – Bangkok Big List of Entry Fees
- [6] Time Travel Turtle – Visiting Bangkok’s Grand Palace
- [7] royalgrandpalace.th – Schedules
- [8] bkktours.com – Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Opening Days 2025
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