Sanam Luang

Sanam Luang is one of the most iconic open spaces in the heart of Bangkok. Located right next to the Grand Palace, this large green field offers a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by history, culture, and beautiful architecture. It’s a perfect place to take a walk, relax, exercise, or simply sit and enjoy the view especially in the late afternoon when the weather cools down and the sky turns golden. You’ll see locals jogging, families spending time together, and tourists taking photos with the stunning backdrop of the Grand Palace and nearby temples. At night, the area becomes lively yet calm, with soft lights, street food nearby, and a gentle breeze. It’s a wonderful spot to experience real Bangkok life while being surrounded by its rich heritage. Simple, beautiful, and full of charm Sanam Luang is definitely worth a visit.

Nice place! There are the palace, the temple, the restaurants and the national museums. They are located surrounding Sanam Luang. You can get the boat across the Chaophraya river to Wat Arun.

Officially Thong Sanam Luang (Thai: ท้องสนามหลวง), is a 74.5 rai (119,200 m2) open field and public square in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. Sanam Luang is in the Phra Nakhon District, the historic center of Bangkok In the Royal Chronicle, it was written that, "In front of Wat Mahathat, Sanam Luang lies between the Royal Palace and the Front Palace. When royal cremation was held at the Phra Men Ground, the pyre set up in the centre with the Royal Palace Pavilion to the south and that of the Prince of the Front Palace to the north. The music from the Royal Palace and from the Palace to the Front would be played on opposite sides of Sanam Luang". Sanam Luang was officially known as "Thung Phra Men" (the royal cremation ground) (Thai: ทุ่งพระเมรุ). It has been used as a site for the cremation of kings, queens, and high-ranking princes since the reign of King Rama I. In 1855, King Rama IV changed its name from "Thung Phra Men" to "Thong Sanam Luang", in common usage now shortened to "Sanam Luang". The Fine Arts Department lists Sanam Luang as a historical site.

Must see! This palace saroundings offers a very pleasant and well-balanced experience, complemented by the exceptional atmosphere created by the surrounding temples. The environment feels calm, authentic, and culturally rich, which significantly enhances the overall impression and makes the visit truly memorable. The area is well maintained and invites appreciation of both the setting and the moment.

Amazing...early in the morning when opening is the best....and in the evening take tuktuk a go at least around and make pictures

It was a wonderful experience to attend such an event that attracted thousands of visitors from all around. The car park was massive and finding a vacant spot could be challenging. Entrance is free and requires wearing something decent. There is a security check at the entrance where everyone must show ID. Nicely organized with great effort to keep everyone safe and comfortable.

We accidentally stumbled upon this huge playground during the Songkran festival, and we had so much fun! Everyone was joyfully splashing water and playing with water guns. There were also plenty of food stalls surrounding the playground. The event was very well managed, with convenient water refill stations and a highly organized garbage disposal system – well done to the organizers! I had SO much fun dancing to DJ Thailand! It's been a lifelong dream of mine to dance until my legs gave out to DJ Thailand, and I accidentally found it here! Amazing Thailand! ❤️😋🥳🥳

This is a wonderful place to visit and frequently hosts unique and significant events. We went to see the Buddha's tooth relic. It was brought to Thailand from China. This special event celebrated the 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand as well as being a commemoration of Rama X's 6th year as King.