Temples · Bangkok
Wat Suthat
วัดสุทัศน์
An 18th-century royal temple with a towering bronze Buddha.
Address
146 Thanon Bamrung Mueang, Khwaeng Wat Ratchabophit, Khet Phra Nakhon
About
Founded by Rama I in 1807, it houses Phra Si Sakyamuni — a 14th-century bronze brought plank by plank from Sukhothai. The courtyard facing the red Giant Swing is one of the city's great photograph frames.
Best time to visit
Weekday morning
Tips
Free. Combine with Giant Swing, Wat Ratchanatdaram and Democracy Monument as a walking loop.
Nearest transit
- Sam Yot
Tags
- Historic
- Sukhothai
- Wide plaza