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Wat Bowonniwet

วัดบวรนิเวศ

Built in 1829, this is the shrine-hall of Phra Phutthachinnasi, a very beautiful Buddha image that was created around 1357. This is one of the most important temples of Bangkok, whose one-time chief abbot was King Rama IV before he ascended the throne. King Rama IV and King Rama VII, as well as HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej resided here during their monkhood. Be careful in the afternoon, you must take your shoes off, but the ground can start to cook from the heat. Wearing socks could be a good idea.

Address
Bowonniwet Rd
Getting there
at the corner of Bowonniwet Road and Phra Sumen Road
Hours
08:00-17:00 daily
Price
Free

Listing from Wikivoyage: Bangkok/Khao San Road, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.