Erawan Shrine
The Erawan Shrine covers a very small amount of space in central Bangkok, but it is one of the most revered and respected shrines in all of Bangkok/Thailand. The classical dancers make this a must see spot during your stay in Bangkok.
Temples
The Gold Mount – Bangkok
Wat Saket, also called The Gold Mount is a nice temple to visit while in Bangkok.
Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine
The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok should not be missed while touring Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Saket – The Golden Mount
Wat Saket, also called The Golden Mount can be found in central Bangkok and is easily visible from afar.
Wat Pathumkhongkha
The ancient second classed royal monetarist of Ayutthaya period was in the past usually called Wat Sampheng, due to its location within Sampheng commercial quarter. Somdet Krom Pharatchawang Borworn Mahasurasinghanat in King Rama I’s reign renovated the entire monastery as a merit making dedicated to his father Thongdee, and renamed the temple to Wat Pathumkhongkha. Ubosot (the main chapel) made of brick and mortar has a principal Buddha image of Subdung Mara (demon) posture enshrined inside. Doors and windows of Wiharn (the sermon hall) are of beautiful lacquered gold leaf painting patterns. In the back, the stone of Lord Buddha’s footprint is placed. Besides, there is Thaen Hin Praharn Kabot (literally means the rebel execution stone) which King Rama III in 1848 ordered the execution of Krommaluang Rak Ronnaret, who planned a rebellion, on this stone. The canal in front of the temple was regarded a holy place where relics of the Royal Family after cremation and the white elephant body would be drowned here.
Wat Ratchanaddaram
Wat Ratchanaddaram
This is one of those not so well known temples that IS worth a visit during your temple touring in Bangkok.
Wat Benchamabopitr
Marble Temple
Wat Bechamabopitr in Thai, commonly known as The Marble Temple to the foreign visitor.