King Taksin the Great graciously enshrined these two significant buddha images at Wat Jaeng or Wat Arun for about five years (from 1779 to 1784). When King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great ascended to ...

Wat Arun, meaning "Temple of the Dawn," is named for the Hindu god Aruna, God of Dawn. And fittingly, this 270-foot temple is glorious to behold at dawn or sunset. The temple is covered from top ...

Explore Wat Arun, Bangkok’s breathtaking Temple of Dawn. This riverside marvel is a must-see for its stunning architecture, rich history, and spiritual ambiance. #WatArun #BangkokTemples # ...

Phra Prang of Wat Arun Ratchawararam in Bangkok has been added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) World Heritage Tentative List, a big step toward ...

The Korean Cultural Center in Thailand provided Korean temple food cooking by Jeongkwan to 111 Thai monks at Wat Arun, most famous temple in Thailand on 3rd October at 10 AM. Jung Kwan, a Korean ...

The Fine Arts Department will assist Wat Arun in preparing for the tentative listing, particularly in the aftermath of the March 28 earthquake, said the minister.

Sitting proudly on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun is one of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks. Unlike other Thai temples that feature golden rooftops, Wat Arun stands out with its ...