Temples In Thailand

Popular Temples (Wats) in Bangkok:

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.

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.

The meaning of the name Wat Chanasongkram is “Victory in the battle”. The legend said King Rama I appointed a Mon group of monks to look after this Ayuthaya period temple, so it became known in the Mon language as Wat Thong Pu.

Wat Mahathat which is a royal temple of the first grade is situated to the north of the Rayal Palace. It was built in the Ayutthaya period and called Wat Salak. Before the first Grand Council to revise the Buddhist tripitaka (the Buddhist scriptures) was convoked in A.D.1788.

Wat Pho or Wat Phra Chetuphon is the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok as it is generally known to the Thais. It’s originating in the 16th century before being rebuilt by King Rama I.

The Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the full official name Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand.

Wat Saket is easily recognized by its golden Chedi atop a fortress-like hill near the pier for Bangkok’s east-west klong ferry.

Wat Suthat Thepwararam is a royal temple of the first grade, one of six such temples in Thailand.

Wat Traimit or Temple of the Golden Buddha is located on the end of Yaowarad Road (Chinatown in Bangkok).