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Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand's capital, known for temples, street food and river boats.
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Drawn from travellers' stories and RegretMap travel notes about Bangkok. Not verified or current advice — check official sources for permits, weather, safety and transport.
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Grand Palace, Bangkok, Bangkok
Visitors to the Grand Palace and major temples need covered shoulders and knees. People in shorts or sleeveless tops are turned away or asked to cover up.
The lesson
Dress for the temple dress code on palace days.
Grand Palace area, Bangkok, Bangkok
A well-known approach near major sights is a friendly stranger saying the site is closed, then suggesting another tour. Usually the site is open.
The lesson
Check opening times at the official entrance yourself.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests that visitors to the Grand Palace and major temples must cover their shoulders and knees to avoid being turned away.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests ignoring strangers who claim a site is closed, as they often attempt to redirect tourists to other tours; always check opening times at the official entrance.
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Summarised from travellers' stories and RegretMap travel notes — not verified facts or current advice. Generated Oct 16, 2026.