Tiled Pattern Ice Cream If you visit Wat Arun, don’t forget to try the Wat Arun Tiled Pattern Ice Cream! It’s a 3D ice cream with unique, intricate patterns that have depth, making the designs clearly visible. The flavor is rich, and honestly, this is an item you shouldn’t miss. It first went on saleContinue reading “Tiled Pattern Ice Cream”
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Image of Phra Prang Wat Arun
Phra Prang Wat Arun Ratchawararam, the Maha That (Great Relic Stupa/Monument) of the Rattanakosin Kingdom, is a significant landmark of Bangkok. This prominent architectural masterpiece stands majestically on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, visible from afar, and serves as an iconic image of Thailand in the eyes of the world. Beyond being aContinue reading “Image of Phra Prang Wat Arun”
The Phra Prang on Coins
The Phra Prang on Coins The familiar 10-baht coin that everyone uses is a bimetallic circulating coin. Its inner circle is made of copper, nickel, and aluminum, while the outer circle is made of copper and nickel. The reverse side of the 10-baht coin features an image of the Phra Prang of Wat Arun, andContinue reading “The Phra Prang on Coins”
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The Phra Prang and the Auspicious Name of Wat Arun Ratchawararam
Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Wat Chaeng) Auspicious Name: Worship for a Prosperous Life Wat Arun Ratchawararam was originally named “Wat Makok” and “Wat Makok Nok.” Later, its name was changed to “Wat Chaeng” during the reign of Somdet Phra Chao Krung Thonburi (King Taksin the Great). According to one legend, after King Taksin successfully liberated AyutthayaContinue reading “The Phra Prang and the Auspicious Name of Wat Arun Ratchawararam”
Phra Prang Wat Arun
Phra Prang Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn Pagoda) The Phra Prang is located behind the Bot Noi (small ordination hall) and Wihan Noi (small vihara). This position was originally the site of a Phra Prang with a height of 8 wa, or approximately 16 meters. It is believed to have been constructed during the AyutthayaContinue reading “Phra Prang Wat Arun”