Built in 1869 under King Rama V, Wat Ratchabophit welcomes visitors through doors adorned with military motifs. The temple complex consists of a large chedi surrounded by a central courtyard and a circular wall richly decorated with mosaics. Large doors are located at the four corners. The main building, with its upper gallery, is architecturally reminiscent of European castles and palaces. Located just a few blocks from Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho, this temple is rarely visited by tourists who throng the lanes of its famous neighbors. Nevertheless, in our opinion, it is one of Bangkok's most beautiful and interesting temples.

Free entry. Open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

To reach Wat Ratchabophit by public transport, the best option is to take the Bangkok MRT subway and get off at either the Sam Yot station or the Sanam Chai station near Wat Pho. From there, it's a ten-minute walk to the temple.

Wat Ratchabophit is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do you get to Wat Ratchabophit? The easiest way to reach Wat Ratchabophit is by public transport. Take the Bangkok MRT subway and get off at either Sam Yot station or Sanam Chai station, near Wat Pho. From there, it's about a ten-minute walk to the temple.