What wats are in Bangkok?

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Wats are absolutely gorgeous. They, along with many things in Thailand, are very ornate.

The chedi and pillars can be really breathtaking, like those at Wat Arun.

The colours can be magnificent, including gold, such as at Wat Phra, at the Golden Palace.

And, as always, the Buddha statues are fascinating too.



I will, like with many of the great things I've been to, just let the photos speak for themselves. And just so you know, other great Wat photos can be found in other posts - including the ones:

Grand Palace
Wat Po etc with Dan
What's a wat
Chinatown

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Photos

Flags on Central Pillar
Wat Arun

Chedi
Wat Arun

Central Pillar
Wat Arun

Central Pillar
Wat Arun

Decorative figure
Wat Arun

Rach
Wat Arun

Wat Rakhang Khositaram
An old original building where one of the kings of Thailand was based before he was king.

Wat Rakhang Khositaram
Guardians

Buddhas as memorials
Wat Suthat

Buddhas as memorials
Wat Suthat - note memorial plaque at the bottom, in the middle, with the persons photo

Buddhas as memorials
Wat Suthat - note its partly finished and its a good opportunity to see the makeup of the whole structure. The head even is separate - soldered on.

Boxes for prayers/wishes
Wat Suthat - you put the money in the boxes and ask for what you need quickly. Similar to some bells, with the 'need' written on the side, that you pay for and then ring.