Wat Prayurawongsawas Worawihan
Wat Prayurawongsawas Worawihan, or Wat Prayoon in short, is considered as one of the royal monasteries. I heard about this temple for quite some time, but never thought that it is located in the Kudi Chin community. Wat Prayoon was built in 1828 by Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Prayurawong (Dit), who had strong […]
Santa Cruz Church
Welcome to the heart of the Kudi Chin community! I could not believe my eyes when I first came here. As a Buddhist in a Buddhist country, I will never expect to see any beautiful church which looks similar to one in Europe here in Bangkok. The Kudi Chin community is a community by […]
Wat Kalayanamitr
A beautiful temple with three huge buildings located just opposite to the Grand Palace, across the river of Chao Phraya, is called Wat Kalayanamitr Woramahawihan or shortly called “Wat Kalaya” by the locals. On the day I visited, I was a bit surprised to see less crowded people inside the temple, which is in […]
Discovering Contemporary Thailand at Museum Siam
If the National Museum is about the past, Museum Siam is about the soul of modern Thailand. Dive into the “Decoding Thainess” exhibition to see how Thai traditions have evolved into the lifestyle we see today. It’s an essential, easy-to-access stop on your Old Town itinerary that will change the way you see the Land of Smiles.