The Emerald Buddha - Most Respect Buddha in Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok, Thailand

Chance of life for respect The Emerald Buddha

The Emerald Buddha (Phra Kaew Morakot or Phra Bhuddha Maha Mani Ratana Patimakorn) situated in hall of Temple Wat Phra Kaew, The Emerald Buddha was carving from jade with 66 centimeter tall. The Emerald Buddha was transferred from Chiang Rai. On holy ceremonies every body respect and invite The Emerald Buddha to be a principal.

The Emerald Buddha a holy Symbol for Buddhist

Buddhist give respect to The Emerald Buddha from many centuries when all area was separated by small Kingdoms. Ancient story tells long time ago, in Chiang Rai there was thunder on pagoda then found the image of Buddha made from plaster which was brought to the hall. 2-3 months later the plaster had crack, then show the glitter of jade. After that monks peal the plaster and face The Emerald Buddha. After then The Emerald Buddha brought happiness to all.

And transfer to Lampang 32 years continue to Chiang Mai 84 years then transfer to Laos for 225 years and return to Thailand again by more than 220 years.

It is a belief that if The Emerald Buddha situated on any place, that zone will get happiness and brilliance.

Process of Royal Apparel Tradition

This tradition will happen 3 times a year

1. Summer season

: Royal apparel by the crown with diamond and gold brace.

2. Raining season

: Royal apparel by robe of a Buddhist monk made from gold, Cover the head by gold.

3. Winter season

: Royal apparel by gold fablic cover the shoulder and cover the head by gold.

Ta Chang Restaurant - Leading Restaurant near Wat Phra Kaew Bangkok

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Must Visit - Grand Palace Complex Bangkok Thailand

The Grand Palace total area is including Wat Phra Kaew temple all was 218,400 sq. metres and is surrounded by walls (Ramayana mural wall painting) built in 1783. The length of the four walls totals 1900 metres.

Within these walls are situated the government offices and the Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha besides the royal residences.

When Siam (Thailand) restored law and order after the fall of Ayutthaya the monarch lived in Thonburi on the other side of the river.

King Rama I, immediately on ascending the throne (Bangkok), moved the center of administration to this side of the Chao Phraya river; and, after erecting public monuments such as fortifications and monasteries, built a palace to serve not only as his residence but also his offices - the various ministries, only one of which remains in the palace walls.

The palace came to be known as the “Grand Palace”, in which the earliest edifices contemporary with the foundation of Bangkok were the two groups of residences named the Dusit-Mahaprasard and the Mahamontien.

Time after time….the Grand Palace is the most attraction in Bangkok, Thailand

Visit Bangkok, Visit Wat Phra Kaew

Temple of The Emerald Budha or Phrasrirattana Sasadaram Temple was Well known as Wat Phra Kaew (Phra Kaew Temple).

The most important temple of Thailand. Located within the Grand Palace, beside Sanam Luang. Established at the same time of Rattanakosin by the King Rama 1(more than 220 years ago). Same period of established Bangkok as capital.

Wat Phra Kaew is Beautiful of architecture and fine art. The wall inside covered by mural Paint with story from the Ramakian (Thai literature).

Around the temple decorate by variety of sculpture, Such as the Giant who protect the door and Ubchao doll that import from China.

Inside Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok.

The Emerald BuddhaPhra Kaew Morakot or Phra Bhuddha Maha Mani Ratana Patimakorn) situated in hall of a temple, it’s was carving from jade with 66 centimetre tall.

It’s transfer from Chiang Rai. When have ceremony always respect invite The Emerald Buddha to be a principal.

Phrasrirattana Pagoda

The big gold pagoda established by the King Rama 4 for keep Buddha's relics. It’s covered by glitter mosaic and floor by marble.

Phra Mondhob

Situated on north of the hall. It’s established replace the old building that was burn out. This place for keep Golden Buddhist Scriptures (Tripitaka).Phra Thep Bhidorn house

This building is the place for keep wax of Chakkri’s king.

Actually it’s open for visit only 7 days per years that was on Chakkri’s day, Songkran day(3), Chatramongkol day, King Rama 5’s day and the birth day of King Rama 9 (present king)

If you still didn’t visit Wat Phra Kaew that mean you still didn’t visit Bangkok.

General information Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok

Work Hour :8.30-11.30 and 13.00-15.00 (open daily)
Guide service : Contact at the Bangkok, Wat Phra Kaew office
Remark : Polite dress (Buddha respect) and possibility to change from the front (free).