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Wat Bowonniwet


Wat Bowonniwet


     Wat Bowonniwet is the national head-quarters for the Thammayut monastic sect, the minority sect Mahanikai Buddhism. King Mongkut, founder of the Thammau\yuts, began a royal tradition by residing here as a monk; but in face, he was the abbot of this wat for several years. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, as well as several other males in the royal family, have temporarily ordained as monks here. The temple was founded in 1826, when it was known as Wat Mai.



More Interesting Attraction Sites
The Grand Palace | Bowonniwet Temple | The National Museum and Gallery | The National Theater | The Giant Swing | Wimanmek Teak Royal Mansion Museum | Lohaprasart | The Emerald Buddha Temple | The Marble Temple | The Golden Buddha Temple | The Golden Mount | The Parliament | The Old Prison House | The Democracy Monument
Near-by spots for joy walking and shopping
Mae Phra Thorani (Goddess of the Earth) | Phra Sumeru Fortress | Flea Market (Antique) | The Old China Town | Exotic Flower Market | Banglumpoo Shopping District

 
     
     
 

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