Cultural & Historical Sites

As early as the time of King Asoke of India, around 2,000 years ago, Buddhist monks were sent to Thaton to spread the Buddha\’s teachings.…

The site of Wat Phra Kaew also called the temple of the Emerald Buddha is located in Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside the Grand Palace…

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho , or Wat Phra Chetuphon, is located behind the splendid Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It\’s the…

Wat Traimit from the outside is relatively plain, but it is of great interest and value because it houses the Golden Buddha, a solid gold…

This is one of the oldest temples with a sweeping elegant roof and the site of the original Giant Swing ceremony. A huge teak arch…

The grubby yellow hill crowned with a gleaming gold chedi is also known as the Golden Mount, or \’Phu Khao Thong\’. It rises within the…

This landmark, on the only hill in Bangkok, is of great significance for all followers of The Lord Buddha. 320 stairs take you up to…