Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan

Wat Suthat is one of Bangkok’s hidden gems. As it is less popular among tourists, stepping into Wat Suthat is like you are leaving the bustling world behind and now in a peaceful heaven. The main ordination hall sits at the center is where the sacred Phra Sri Sakayamunee Buddha image, relocated from Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai, is enshrined. It is one of the largest ordination halls in Thailand with 72.25-meter-high ceiling, completed with stunning wall paintings. Surrounding the ordination hall is Phra Wiharn Khot terrace where 156 beautiful Buddha statues are displayed. In front of Wat Suthat is the Giant Swing, a Brahman religious structure. (Read more at The Giant Swing)Opening hours: 8.30 am. to 9.00 pm.Admission: 20 BahtContact: Bamrung Muang Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangklok, tel: 02 224 9845, website : www.watsuthat.orgGetting there: Bus no. 12, 15, 42, 73, 96, 508Nearby attractions: Democracy Monument, Golden Mountain

Founded at the home centre of Rattanakosin Island, this is one of Thailand’s six most important temples. King Rama I wished to make it the central temple of Bangkok and construction began in 1807

Construction was completed, according to schedule, in the reign of King Rama III in 1847. King Rama III gave the temple its name, “wat Suthat Thepwararam”.

Phra Sri Sakyamuni : Cast in “Marn Wichai” posture. The image was previously enshrined at Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai Capital. A stone inscription reports that King Phra Mahathammarachalithai who reigned during the Sukhothai period, ordered the image cast as a principal image in Phra Wihanluang Mahathat.

Phra Puttatri Lokachet : cast in alloy in the Subduing Mara position. The 80 disciples stand front of the Buddha. The image was cast during the reign of King Rama III.

Phra Wihan Luang : Copied from Wat Mongkolbophit in Ayutthaya. The central pair of doors were designed by King Rama II,who began the carving. The murals are considered to be the most beautiful work of the Rattanakosin period.

Ubosot : is the longest, most beautiful chapel built in Thai architecture style during the reign of King Rama III. It is decorated with Chorfah,Bairaka, and glazed green ceramic.

Phra Wihan Kod : was built in the reign of King Rama III, and surrounds the Phra Wihan Luang on all four sides. There are 156 Buddha images enshrined inside. The door frames are decorated with lacquered images of Sio Kang.

Location : no.146, Ti Thong 1 Rd., Bamrung Mueang Rd., Unakan Rd, Khet Phra Nakorn,Bangkok

MRT Blue Line

• BL30 Sam Yot

By bus no., 10,12,19,35,42

Air condition bus no. : 8 , 12

• Giant Swing
• Wat Suthat
• Wat Ratchanadda
• Democracy Monument
• Wat Bowonniwet
• Khao San Road
• Phahurat Road
• The Old Siam Shopping Plaza

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