Bangkok has its share of Buddhist temples, locally known as wats. The word wat originates from the Sanskrit word mat. The temples range from tiny roadside shrines to towering structures housed in ...

Affectionately called Wat Ben for short, this highly regarded wat is also known as the Marble Temple. The luxurious ordination hall is meticulously crafted from marble imported all the way from Italy ...

A senior monk at Wat Benchamabophit, which was surrounded by barricades set up by police for about two months, has condemned city police chief Kamronwit Thoopkrachang as inhumane and banned him from ...

Trending George Barriere Wat Benchamabophit Temple, Bangkok, 1937 oil on panel Painting 21 x 29.5 cm Signed Estimate Realized Price -19% below mid-estimate Auction Venue/Sale Sale Date 18 Oct, 2017 ...