Wat Sakae was built about 1767 and received Wisung Kham Seema in about 1782. The temple is very famous for a monk that made amulets. The monk was named Doo and is still revered by Thais.
Doo was one of the most respected monks in Thailand and oversea. Due to his reputation in possessing supernatural powers and mastering magic sciences, many people seek his amulets. Many stories about his amulets' supernatural power are circulating among the Thai (the amulets saved many lives and some of them also helped poor people to win the lottery). He was passed away at the age of 88 years old after being in the monkhood 65 years.
On the temple grounds is a large museum that displays some of these amulets as well as things that he used during his life like robes and dinnerware. There are also some of his writings on display that you can see.
A short walk over the canal is the historic part of the temple. It’s part of Wat Sakae but it also has the name of Wat Korokoso.
This historic temple has...
Wat Rajapradit Sathan, also known as Wat Racha Praditsathan, is an active Buddhist temple situated on the city island of Ayutthaya in Thailand.
Its name translates to “Monastery of the Royal Installation,” reflecting its historical ties to royalty, and it stands outside the main Ayutthaya Historical Park boundaries in the Tha Wasukri or Hua Ro area. The temple complex today incorporates what was once a separate neighboring site called Wat Tha Sai, which has been annexed into it over time, and remnants of an old canal called Khlong Pratu Khao Pluak still exist as a small pond on the grounds after much of it was filled in.
The temple’s origins date back to the Ayutthaya Kingdom period, though the exact founder and construction date remain unclear from surviving records, with suggestions that it may have royal patronage given its name and associations.
It gained particular prominence through its connection to King Chakkraphat, who reigned from 1548 to 1569 and had ordained as a monk there prior ...
Wat Hua Lamphong is a third-class royal Buddhist temple located in Bangkok’s Bang Rak district along Rama IV Road, near the historic Hua Lamphong railway station.
Originally known as Wat Wua Lamphong and dating back roughly two centuries to the early Rattanakosin period, it serves as an active monastery and community spiritual center rather than a major tourist site.
The temple gained its current name during the reign of King Rama V and underwent a major renovation in 1996 to mark the Golden Jubilee of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, incorporating the royal Kanchanapisek seal featuring two elephants flanking a multi-tiered umbrella throughout its structures.
Its distinctive architecture includes elevated ordination and assembly halls reached by wide staircases, colorful murals depicting Buddhist stories and traditional Thai life, intricate mother-of-pearl and gilded lacquer decorations, and shrines dedicated to figures such as King Rama V and Ganesha.
Locally nicknamed the Coffin Temple, Wat Hua ...
The Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan stands as a striking cultural landmark known for its massive three-headed elephant statue. Located just southeast of Bangkok, it makes for an excellent short day trip.
Opened in 2003, the museum was created by Lek Viriyaphant, who also developed the nearby Ancient City and the Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya. It houses his impressive private collection of antiques and religious artifacts.
The standout feature is the enormous three-headed elephant, known as Erawan or Airavata in Hindu-Buddhist mythology. Crafted from copper and bronze, this impressive sculpture weighs around 250 tons and rises high on its pedestal, making it one of the largest hand-crafted elephant statues in the world.
The entire structure symbolizes the three realms of the universe — the underworld, the human world, and heaven. Inside, visitors encounter beautifully ornate spaces filled with stained glass, murals, sculptures, and a rich array of artifacts. The lower levels in the pedestal ...
