Wat Dusittharam is located off the city island in the northeastern area. The temple is still an active temple.
Wat Dusittharam earns its name from the Sanskrit word "Tush" meaning "to be content" or "that in which all desires are satisfied". It is referring to the "Tushita Heaven", the "joyful heaven or the heavens of the joyous", the fourth Deva heaven above the earth in which the almost perfect beings, about to become Buddhas, pass their last angelic life before being born on earth to assume the Buddha hood.
The monastery's area is large, with an old and a new section. In the old part we find a large chedi, a vihara and an ordination hall or ubosot. The modern part consists of new modern monastic structures.
The bell shaped chedi is built in the Ayutthaya style.
Once, a large vihara stood west of this tall chedi. On its ancient foundations a new open hall has been built, sheltering some Buddha images.
On the north side stands the former ordination hall or ubosot. It was built in a mixture of the ...
Wat Rakhangkhositaram Woramahaviharn วัดระฆังโฆสิตาราม วรมหาวิหาร or usually shortened to Wat Rakhangkhositaram วัดระฆังโฆสิตาราม commonly known as Wat Rakhang (วัดระฆัง) is a second-class royal monastery in Bangkok, Thailand.
The temple, formerly named "Wat Bangwayai" วัดบางหว้าใหญ่ big black plum temple), was built in the Ayutthaya period. It was restored and appointed a royal temple by King Taksin of the Thonburi Kingdom, who sponsored the revision of the tripitaka scriptures at the temple.
During the reign of King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I), a melodious rakhang or bell was found in the temple compound. The king order it to be moved to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), and had five new bells sent back in exchange. The king then changed the temple's name to Wat Rakhangkositaram.
In the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) the name was to be ...
Wat Pavaranivesh Vihara Ratchawarawihan วัดบวรนิเวศวิหารราชวรวิหาร Wat Bowon Niwet Wihan Ratchaworawihan, is a major Buddhist temple (wat) in Bangkok. It is the final resting place of two former kings of Chakri Dynasty; King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). The temple was established in 1824 by Mahasakti Pol Sep, viceroy during the reign of King Rama III 1824–51.
Wat Bowonniwet, or Wat Bowon for short is a first class Royal temple in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district.
The temple, which is also known as Wat Bovornives was built during the reign of King Nangklao (Rama III) in the first half of the 19th century, when it was called Wat Mai. Originally there were two temples separated by a canal, the Wat Rangsi Sutthawat and the Wat Mai. In 1923 the two temples were merged into the Wat Bowonniwet.
The temple’s most noticeable structure, the 50 meter high golden chedi is the most important structure of the temple, since it ...
Tawean Beach Koh Larn
Tawean Beach, located on Koh Larn Island near Pattaya City, is the largest and most visited beach on the island. It is known for its white sand, clear turquoise water, and vibrant atmosphere, attracting up to 5000 visitors a day, especially on weekends.
The ferry to Tawean Beach departs from Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya and takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the beach. Upon arrival, visitors can engage in various water sports such as jet skiing, banana boat rides, and snorkeling. The beach also offers numerous restaurants and shops, serving a wide range of cuisines.
Accommodation options are available for those wishing to stay overnight, ranging from budget-friendly to luxury resorts. The beach is particularly popular among tourists and locals alike due to its accessibility and array of activities.
For those interested in exploring further, Tawean Beach serves as a convenient starting point to reach other beaches on Koh Larn using shared songtaews, motorbike taxis, or by ...
