The Bell Tower, Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok

Stand on south of the Hall of temple, Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok.

History of The Bell

For history of this Bell have 2 presume

1. This Bell was found when dig down for make a swamp in Rakhang Khositaram Temple, Bangkok. Because of this bell have great sound then King Rama 1 transfer to the Bell Tower, Wat Phra Kaew.

2. King Rama 1 be kind enough to mold especially for Wat Phra Kaew.

History of The Tower

The original on King Rama 1 period was not have the architect record

Time after time when King Rama 4 period, the King was reconstruct by presume that set on the same place and pull down the old one but not finished until King Rama 5 period on 100 anniversaly Bangkok.

And fix again on King Rama 7 period by copy from the original.