Bangkok Attractions

Vimanmek Mansion Museum

Built by King Rama V in 1901, the exquisite golden teakwood mansion, also known as Vimanmek Palace, is located in the Dusit Palace complex. It was restored in 1982 for Bangkok's bicentennial and King Rama IX granted permission to transform Vimanmek Mansion into a museum to commemorate King Rama V by displaying his photographs, personal art and handicrafts, and to serve as a showcase of the Thai national heritage. The informative hour-long tour takes visitors through a series of apartments and rooms, a staggering 81 in total, in what is said to be the largest teak building in the world. It is now a major tourist attraction and a definite must for anyone visiting the intriguing city of Bangkok.

Address: 192 Ratchavitee Rd, Dusit Palace grounds; Telephone: (0)2 281 8166; Opening time: Open daily from 9.30am to 4pm. Classical Thai dance, folk dance, and martial art demonstrations given daily at 10.30am and 2pm; Admission: 50B; free to visitors with a 200B ticket to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo