The temple of Suthat Thewararam

The temple stands near Bangkok city hall, just on the opposite side of the road and The Giant swing between them. You can start from The Democracy Monument and keep walking about 100 meters to the temple. It is located south of the Democracy Monument.

The Brief History of Suthat Thewararam Temple in Bangkok Thailand

King Rama I founded the temple at the central area of the city at that time, and built the sizable wiharn as the Wiharn of Wat Phanan Choeng in Ayutthaya. Then the Sukhothai style bronze Buddha image, brought from Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai, and was installed inside the Wiharn. The image was called Phra Toh or Phara Yai means big Buddha image. The Wiharn (main hall) was completed in the reign of king Rama III. Then the Ubosot (ordination hall) was built along with the principal Buddha image. The temple was then named Wat Suthat Thewararam. Later, king Rama IV named the principal image inside the Wiharn Phra Phuttha Srisakkayamuni and the principal image inside the Ubosot Phra Phuttha Trilokachet.

The Victory Monument  Museum of Siam

Museum of Siam in Bangkok Thailand

This Museum was adapted from the building of the former commerce ministry, standing near the other tourist attractions in Bangkok such as Wat Pho and The Temple of Emerald Buddha. You can take the regular buses number 53, 82 from Pag Khlongtalad to the place.

The brief history of Former Commerce Ministry Building and Museum of Siam

The office of the ministry of commerce was built in the reign of Kingvajiravudh. The location used to be the palace of the prince of king Nangklao such as Prince Chettha Thiben, prince Ammarenbodin, prince Bhuminbhakdi and prince Ngon rot. The building was designed by Mr. Mario Tamagno, an Italian architect who came to work in Siam during the reign of king Chulalonngkorn. He designed many landmarks such as Anantasamakom throne hall, Wat Benchamabophit, Phanfalilat Bridge, Bannorasigh and Ban Phitsanulok the building is 3 stories high in a European style, E shaped building. The building was opened in 1992. Later, the ministry of commerce moved to the new office in Notthaburi province. The old building was restored and opened as a museum Siam.

The Temple of Suthat Thewararam  Phanfa Bridge