Travel Information Tips in Thailand
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Vimanmek Mansion
This is the largest golden teakwood building in the world, built
in 1901 by King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V) as a royal
residence. It is located behind the National Assembly Building.
The 3-storey mansion contains 81 rooms, halls and antechambers.
It was renovated and extensively restored by the order of
H.M. Queen Sirikit to house priceless treasures and a
Situated on the east wing of Vimanmek Mansion is Abhisek
Dusit Throne Hall, a one-storey teak building built in the reign
of King Rama V. The Hall is now Thailand’s first handicraft
museum where Her Majesty the Queen collects handicraft masterpieces,
created by members of her SUPPORT
Foundation. In the museum, visitors will find handicrafts such
as nielloware, Thai silk with various unique designs, Liphao
basketry made from finely split jungle vines like beautiful trays
and handbags studded with jewels in different designs such as
the green metallic wings of an indigenous beetle.
Near the entrance to Vimanmek Mansion is the Royal Carriage
Museum with splendid examples of ancient horse-drawn carriages.
Vimanmek Mansion is open daily from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Tickets are available until 3.00 p.m. There are Thai classical
dance performances at 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. Admission is
100 baht. For visitors with a ticket to the Grand Palace, admission
is free. Golf car rental is 400 baht per hour. Polite and
modest attire is required.
Tel. 0 2280 5928 Website: www.vimanmek.com
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