The Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) or Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand.
It is a potent religion-political symbol and the palladium [safeguard] of Thai society.
It is located in the historic centre of Bangkok (district Phra Nakhon), within the precincts of the Grand Palace.
Chronicles of His Majesty on the Sukhothai period in the National Library said to Wat Phra That Cho Hae, the Royal Temple that year of built between 1879-1881 B.E. during the reign of King Maha Dhamaracha (Lithai). He like to build the place of Buddhist religion as it appears in history and select Doi Go Sataya Chucka Banpot (Go Sataya Chucka Banpot Hill) to build a pagoda, Phra That Cho Hae.
Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri. Although a comparatively modern temple, it boasts highly eye-catching structures. The Ubosot in particular is noted for its delicate sculptures with fine designs.
There is also the golden teak structure in the Lanna-style which houses valuable relics of the North, including Buddha statues, lacquerware, Lanna musical instruments, ancient weapons and pictures depicting past events.
There is also the golden teak structure in the Lanna-style which houses valuable relics of the North, including Buddha statues, lacquerware, Lanna musical instruments, ancient weapons and pictures depicting past events.
