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Wat Chai Chana Songkhram

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This third-class royal temple dates from 1848, the reign of King Rama III. The temple was the project of chief commander Chao Phraya Bodindecha, who led Siam to victory in the wars against Vietnam and Cambodia. He designated his house and the surrounding land as a site for a new temple, which he called "War Victory Temple" as a commemoration to his victories. It is a relatively large temple complex with an enshrined Buddha inside the main building.

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Address: 83 Chakrawat Rd
Getting there: walk 150 m north along Chakrawat Rd from Yaowarat Rd
Price: Free
Website: watchaichana.siam2web.com (opens in a new tab)

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