Also known as Wat Bowon, this temple is located at Khao San area. Here is what has been written on the orange signboard: This monastery is a first grade royal temple of Ratchaworawhiharn, which was built in the reign of King Rama III, by Somdet Phra Woraratchao Maha Sakdiphollasept during 1824-1832 and this former name [...]
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Top: Khao San road in the day. There are many shops around Khao San area. Good for last minute shopping but if you have more time, you will get better rates for gifts you shop elsewhere in Bangkok. The roads are also wide and gives ample walking space and air (not as hot as Chinatown). [...]