Temples · Bangkok
Wat Traimit
วัดไตรมิตร
Houses the world's largest solid-gold Buddha statue.
Address
661 ถ. เจริญกรุง Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong
About
The 5.5-ton gold Sukhothai Buddha sat hidden under plaster for centuries; a crane dropped it in 1955 and cracked the disguise. The basement museum tells Chinatown's migration story.
Best time to visit
Morning before heading into Yaowarat
Tips
At the Yaowarat gateway — pair with a Chinatown food walk after.
Nearest transit
- Hua Lamphong
- Wat Mangkon
Tags
- Chinatown
- Golden buddha
- Small