This rather lovely old building is a former royal palace, and it positively oozes character. If you're planning to see the grand palace, do that first, as you'll then get free entry here (it doesn't work in reverse). Modest dress required and there's a mandatory guided tour, but don't let that put you off. As a bonus there are twice-daily demonstrations of traditional Thai dancing.
Rajavithi Road, Dusit; www.palaces.thai.net/night/index_vm.htm
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The palace is great, although you have to go on a guided tour and can't take in cameras or wear shoes. But they don't have the dancing there anymore. By the way, the teak palace was originally built on Ko Si Chang and moved here - they don't tell you this on the tour. But go to Ko Si Chang (off Pattaya) to see the site, it's a lovely place!
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