Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn is a second-class royal monastery located in the Chinatown district of Bangkok. This ancient monastery was founded during the Ayutthaya period and was previously known as Wat Sampheng, since it is located within the Sampheng district. The temple was renovated during the reign of King Rama I by a rich man by the name of Somdet Krom Phraratchawang Borworn Mahasurasinghanat, during which time, it was given the name Wat Pathumkhongkha.
Within the ubosot or main chapel is the main Buddha image in the subduing mara (demon) posture. The doors and windows are ornately decorated with lacquered ornamentation in gold leaf patterns. Behind the temple is the Thaen Hin Praharn Kabot, or Execution Stone. This was where King Rama III ordered the execution of Krommaluang Rak Ronnaret for planning a rebellion against him. The canal in front of Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn is regarded as a holy place because the ash of cremated members of the royal family as well as the royal elephants are scattered here.
During my visit to Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn, the temple was undergoing restoration. -- Tim
New and restored Buddha images in Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn are still wrapped in plastic cover (29 August, 2006)
Workman giving finishing touches to a Buddha image at Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn (29 August, 2006)
Tim, with his wife Chooi Yoke, at Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn (29 August, 2006)
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
Looking for information on Penang? Use this Map of Roads in Penang to zoom in on information about Penang, brought to you road by road.
Within the ubosot or main chapel is the main Buddha image in the subduing mara (demon) posture. The doors and windows are ornately decorated with lacquered ornamentation in gold leaf patterns. Behind the temple is the Thaen Hin Praharn Kabot, or Execution Stone. This was where King Rama III ordered the execution of Krommaluang Rak Ronnaret for planning a rebellion against him. The canal in front of Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn is regarded as a holy place because the ash of cremated members of the royal family as well as the royal elephants are scattered here.
During my visit to Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn, the temple was undergoing restoration. -- Tim
New and restored Buddha images in Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn are still wrapped in plastic cover (29 August, 2006)Workman giving finishing touches to a Buddha image at Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn (29 August, 2006)Tim, with his wife Chooi Yoke, at Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn (29 August, 2006)
[an error occurred while processing this directive]List of Wats in Bangkok and Wats in Thailand; list of Districts of Bangkok
Latest updates on Penang Travel Tips
Map of Roads in Penang
Looking for information on Penang? Use this Map of Roads in Penang to zoom in on information about Penang, brought to you road by road.More information for visiting Bangkok
- 7-Day Bangkok Family-Friendly Vacation: This is an itinerary for a 7-day family-friendly trip from Penang to Bangkok, with tips on flights, family-friendly hotels, toddler-friendly attractions, shopping highlights and practical travel advice.
Featured Video: Sukhothai, the Birthplace of Thai Civilisation
Buy Me A Coffee
If you enjoy the information I provide and want to support the work I do, please buy me a coffee! I appreciate it immensely, thank you so much!
Backtrack | HOME | Latest Updates |
Copyright © 2003-2026 Timothy Tye. All Rights Reserved.