The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, along with other royal palaces and locations will reopen from 1 November 2021 as announced by the Bureau of the Royal Household of Thailand.
According to the media report, the reopening of Bangkok’s most famous attraction, the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, will allow tourists once again to explore the beauty and splendour of the historically significant and much-revered site. The Grand Palace complex, within which the Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaeo is located, was temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and safety measures are in place at both venues to help ensure the safety of visitors and staff. This includes the compulsory wearing of face masks at all times, body temperature screening upon entry, handwashing facilities, and registration on the Thai Chana application. Social distancing will be observed at service points in the complex, and common contact surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected every 20 minutes, while medical professionals will be on standby in the case of emergencies or first aid needed.
Meanwhile, other royal palaces and locations that will also reopen from 1 November 2021 are: Bang Pa-In Palace in Ayutthaya; Bhubing Palace in Chiang Mai; Chang Hua Man Royal Project in Phetchaburi; Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles in the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok; Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre in Bangkok; and The Arts of the Kingdom Museum in Ayutthaya will reopen on 19 November 2021.