Special information: When visiting the Grand Palace, you’ll be required to wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees (long pants or skirts are suitable), along with closed-toe shoes such as sneakers. Please note that flip-flop sandals are not permitted.

Suggested Attire for Mourning Period of the Queen Mother (24 Oct, 2025 – 24 Jan, 2026)

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, passed away on 24 October 2025. This is a heavy loss for Thailand, and the Royal Thai Government has announced official mourning practices and suggested mourning attire guideline during the mourning period which lasts for 90 days.

Although this is not enforced for foreign visitors, this attire is highly recommended as part of the respect for the local customs and traditions. Details are: During the mourning period, foreign visitors are encouraged to wear black or subdued colors (dark grey, navy blue, brown and white) and avoid bright, flashy, or festive colors such as red, yellow, pink, or neon tones. Modest and respectful clothing should be worn when visiting temples, royal sites or government buildings. Visitors are also encouraged to wear a black ribbon, which can be easily found when in Thailand, as a respectful gesture during this special period.

Forget your guidebook — the real stuff comes from the mouths of the locals! Explore some famous landmarks as well as hidden gems on this Bangkok day tour that takes you through the city by boat and on foot.

You’ll begin this Bangkok tour by walking to the pier, where you’ll board a longtail boat down the Chao Phraya River, also known as the River of Kings. The name of the river perfectly reflects this part of the tour; you’ll feel like royalty on your relaxing journey! This river is also the reason why Bangkok is known as the ‘Venice of the East,’ and you’ll explore this nickname further as you glide through the network of khlongs, or canals. Many of the khlongs have been filled in over the years and converted into roads. These roads have turned into little Thai communities, and as you swoop through the waters you’ll discover insights into these neighbourhoods. This area of Bangkok feels like a world away from the busy streets and chaos, and a welcome break from the bustling city centre!

You’ll continue by heading over to the Grand Palace. Strolling through the palace grounds feels like walking through an Asian version of Alice in Wonderland