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<\/p>\nI would like to take you on a little wander into Bangkok’s most famous tourist attraction, the Grand Palace. You will need all the stamina you can muster, it will be hot, sweaty and jammed pack with tourists. But it is totally worth it. It is really one of the most incredibly special places.<\/p>\n
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You need to be respectfully dressed, Women need to have their shoulders covered (and not just with a scarf) and modest attire, men must wear long trousers. On my visit last week as we went as a Grand Palace guest, our requirements were even stricter. Women had to wear dresses\/skirts only with enclosed shoes.<\/p>\n
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If you do not pass the dress security screening there are plenty of places outside the palace to buy something deemed suitable.<\/p>\n
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King Rama 1,\u00a0founder of the Chakri Dynasty began building the Grand Palace in 1782 when the capital city was moved to Bangkok. Successive kings all left their mark which has resulted in a charmingly eclectic\u00a0mix of architectural styles.<\/p>\n
It is a large area and some parts are not open to the public. When we went the throne rooms were closed and the Inner Court, which is never opened to the public. This is the area traditionally reserved for the women.<\/p>\n
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It is useful if you also bring with you a sun hat – you will see many Asian tourists like to use umbrellas these are a good idea as they are less hot than a sun hat, but it is a real occupational hazard\u00a0of a Grand Palace visit, avoiding being poked in the eye these days. So my feeling is that it is rather anti-social! Certainly, a fan and a bottle of water are a must. We will try to keep our cool in more ways than one!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Grand-Palace1-1024x1024.jpg?resize=700%2C700&ssl=1\")
In my humble opinion, the Grand Palace authority needs to get a grip on the numbers of tourists allowed in at any one time, as the experience is more akin to a rugger scrum than a serene, dignified and pleasant experience, but we will do our best to avoid the crowds.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Grand-Palace-5-1024x1024.jpg?resize=700%2C700&ssl=1\")
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