• May 4, 2025

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT The temple was established in 1762-1763 before Pagan intervention. The original name called “Wat Sambut” named by three brothers but it was...

  • May 3, 2025

Introduction Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount Temple, is a historic Buddhist site located in the old quarter of Bangkok. The temple is...

  • May 3, 2025

Introduction Wat Yannawa is a third-class royal Buddhist temple (พระอารามหลวง ชั้นตรี) under the Mahanikaya sect, located on Charoen Krung Road along the Chao Phraya River...

  • May 2, 2025

“Serving as more than just a religious site, Wat Suthat is the spiritual core that has continually reinforced the sovereignty and unity of Rattanakosin throughout...

  • April 29, 2024

“The center that has enabled the city of Rattanakosin to always maintain it’s sovereignty” Luke Schmidt, academic. History The construction of Wat Suthat Thepwararam began...

  • April 28, 2024

History Wat Ratchabophit or formally known as Wat Ratchabophit Sathimahasimaram Ratchaworawihan is a Theravada Buddhist temple located in Bangkok, Thailand. The temple was built in...

  • April 28, 2024

Introduction:King Phra Nangkao Chaoyuhua, or King Rama III of the Chakri Dynasty, had a command to build Wat Ratchanaddaram Woravihar as an honor to his...

  • April 28, 2024

 Picture from google map Wat Pathum Wanaram Rachaworawihan Introduce Wat Pathum Wanaram (Lotus Temple) is a historic Buddhist temple in the centre of Bangkok, established...

  • April 28, 2024

Introduction Wat Phu Khao Thong, an important old temple in Ayutthaya. Beautiful with ancient sites, namely the white golden mountain pagoda. Outstanding, visible from a...

  • April 27, 2024

History Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm https://youtu.be/Gz4m1FPxiWk?si=-4-xLsAZj1hIeJwF Wat Pho, originally called Wat Photharam, is believed to have been built during the reign of King Narai the...

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