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Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan
Sight4.8 · 10 5814.4 · 1 205≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~100 THB
Commissioned by King Rama I in 1807, Wat Suthat Thepwararam is one of Bangkok's oldest and most revered royal temples. The grand ordination hall enshrines Phra Si Sakyamuni, a majestic 14th-century bronze Buddha image transported from Sukhothai. The interior walls feature masterfully preserved Rattanakosin-era murals depicting Buddhist cosmology, while the iconic 21-meter red Giant Swing stands proudly before the entrance.
Highlights
- Monumental 14th-century bronze Phra Si Sakyamuni Buddha from Sukhothai
- Exquisite Rattanakosin-era murals detailing Buddhist cosmology
- Iconic 21-meter red Giant Swing standing right outside the temple grounds
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:30 – 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:30 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 08:30 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 08:30 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 08:30 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 08:30 – 20:00 |
| Sun | 08:30 – 20:00 |
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