This was a great way to learn about the Royal family and Thai history. The grounds and palace include well documented write ups and the palace is funrished as it would have been when the royal family lived in the palace. We drove to the palace from Hua Hin and missed the turn off at first. If you think you've gone too far, go another 1 km up that road. Also the small parking lot area has a few shops including a great spot for a Thai iced coffee. We sat and chatted with the ladies in the coffee shop. Turned out one of the owners used to live in California! Small world.