It is not the golden Buddha but the real gold Buddha. Thailand has many temples housing giant golden statues of Buddha but Wat Traimit houses a giant statue of Buddha made of pure gold. Although the ...

While markedly smaller in scale than most temples on this list, Wat Traimit features a Buddha that’s famous the world over. The gold Buddha seated inside the wat isn’t just the largest of its kind in ...

Located in Bangkok’s Samphanthawong District, Chinatown is a cultural hub known for its temples, food stalls, and markets. Discover the Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit, the lively Sampheng Lane, and the ...

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Chinatown Bangkok, centered around Yaowarat Road, is a world-famous destination. Visitors can enjoy temples like Wat Traimit, explore markets, and savor delicious street food under the neon lights at ...

BANGKOK — Monks of central Bangkok’s famed Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (Traimit Temple) and temples nearby were vaccinated against Covid-19 by a Public Health Ministry mobile vaccination unit on ...