The famous Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of Dawn, is one of the best-known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok.
Wat Benchama Bophit or another name is “The Temple Marble” as well known to Thais and foreigners. The temple is most satisfactory architecturally with its symmetry and lovely proportions. The construction of the stunning temple began in the reign of King Rama V, after building his palace nearby.
Popular Temples (Wats) in Bangkok:
Wat Bowornniwet Vihara Rajaworavihara, Usually known as Wat Boworn, is situated near the Banglamphoo Market. This temple was built in between 1824 to 1832 by HRH Prince Maha Sakdipolsep, a son of King Rama III.
...Monks refuse to return to temples
Bangkok Post - Bangkok Hotels Hong Kong Hotels Singapore Hotels ... Rangoon - Defying orders to return to their temples, an estimated 10,000 monks marched through the streets of Rangoon Monday ... Read more
| Bangkok Temples | Wat Arun |
| Wat Benchama Bophit | Wat Bowornniwet |
| Wat Chanasongkram | Wat Mahathat |
| Wat Pho | Wat Phra Kaew |
| Wat Saket & Golden Mount | Wat Suthat |
| Wat Traimit |