Wat Suthat
Wat Suthat was first constructed by king Rama I in 1807, The construction and decoration of the carved wooden door were carried on by King Rama II in 1809 and Wat Suthat was completed finished on King Rama III in 1824. Wat Suthat contains the Buddha image Phra Sri Sakyamuni Phra Sri or "Sisakayamunee" which was brought from the Sukhothai province by King Rama I.
Wat Suthat also contains Phra Buddha Trilokachet in the Ubosot (Ordinary Hall) and Phra Buddha Setthamuni in Sala Kan Parisien (Meeting Hall). In the year of 2005, the temple was submitted to UNESCO for consideration as a future World Heritage Site. Wat Suthat is a tourist attraction where you can see Thai art, including the golden Buddha image.
The main hall of Wat Suthat is beautiful scenery with the wall painting depicting the Jataka Tales - 24 previous lives of the Buddha. Also, you can see scenes of the early history of Bangkok at the pillars are painted.
The pillar closest to the door on the right depicts scenes of the early westerners who came to Siam. Outside stand many Chinese pagodas, bronze horses, and figures of Chinese soldiers. Wat Suthat is magnificent beautiful scenery with the Giant Swing in front of the temple which offers you an opportunity to take beautiful memories photo.
Address: Sao Chingcha Sq. (near the intersection of Bamrung Muang Rd. and Ti Thong Rd.)
Tel: 02222-0280
Open : Daily 9am-9pm
Admission Fee: 20THB