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White is the dominant colour at Wat Mahathat, a welcome contrast to the colourful splendour of the nearby Grand Palace and one of the few temples in the Old City where worshippers still outnumber tourists. It was built during the Ayutthaya period, before the Rattanakosin area, where it is located, became the capital of Old Siam. Originally named Wat Salak it has undergone numerous name changes and renovations over ...

WAT SUTHAT & THE GIANT SWING Bamrung Mung Rd., Phra  Nakorn Surrounded by perhaps the greatest concentration of Buddhist supply shops in Bangkok, Wat Suthat is one of the most important Buddhist centres in the kingdom and home to some excellent examples of bronze sculpture, a blend of Thai and Chinese-style mural art and a 14th-century Sukhothai period statue. The wat used to be the site for annual harvest ...

If the recent demolition of the Suan Lum Night Bazaar taught us anything, it’s make the most of the city’s distinctive shopping delights while you can. With this in mind, we strongly recommend you check out the latest Bangkok market to be getting talked about around the watercooler – Talad Rot Fai. While not the place to pick up your typical tourist clobber and souvenirs, this retro flea market just around the ...

These two parks situated not far from the mayhem of the weekend market offer some much-needed respite. Jatujak Park hosts some art exhibits and a collection of old railway engines and ancient automobiles. Nearby, Queen Sirikit Park has a pretty botanical garden. สวนสมเด็จฯ พระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ 820 ถ.พหลโยธิน จตุจักร WHERE 820 Phahonyothin Road, Ladyao, Jatujak | 02-272-4358 | Daily 5am 6.30pm | F ...

Album WAT PO Thailand Day Trips The Temple of the Reclining Buddha is the oldest and largest wat in Bangkok. Originating in the 16th century, it houses the largest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand as well as the greatest number of Buddha images. Wat Po is also the centre for traditional Thai medicine and a learning centre for Thai massage, where you can both enjoy and learn this ancient healing art. The ...

Temple of Dawn Across the river from Wat Po is Wat Arun, or the Temple of the Dawn, one of the city’s most important and beguiling religious sites. Before being moved to Wat Phra Kaew, the Emerald Buddha was temporarily housed here. The five-towered structure is covered almost entirely in pieces of colourful porcelain and designed as a representation of Mount Mehru, the Khmer home of the gods. The temple is believed ...

Every day has a corresponding colour in Thailand, and throngs of  locals  will don a yellow shirt to show their respects and celebrate the 80th birthday of the King, who was born on the yellow-themed Monday. ...