temples – Barefoot Bangkok

Wat Traimit – Temple of The Golden Buddha

December 31, 2014November 15, 2016 Travel Hub

Although beautiful in its own right, Wat Traimit is more famous for its Buddha image which resides inside in the top tier of this modern temple building. The Buddha image is reportedly made from solid gold and is the biggest solid gold Buddha image in the world. Not a great deal is know about the detailed history of this Buddha image but it is thought that it was cast around the 13-14th Century in the period of the Sukhothai Kingdom and was moved to Siam’s new capital of Ayutthaya around…

Wat Benchamabophit

December 15, 2014November 15, 2016 Travel Hub

Wat Benchamabophit is a Buddhist temple in the Dusit area of Bangkok just north of the old central part of the city and is often referred to as the “Marble Temple”. The temple is relatively new with construction starting in 1899. The main redeeming features of the temple are the external cladding of Carrera marble imported from Italy, its sweeping multi tiered roof and its cloisters at the rear which house 52 buddha statues around the marbled floor cloister yard. Wat Benchamabophit Entrance Fee Forigners need to pay a 20 baht…

Grand Palace Bangkok Dress Code

July 12, 2014November 15, 2016 Travel Hub

Respectful dress is always appreciated while visiting temples in Thailand. It is especially essential when visiting the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew as they operate a very strict dress code! If you are not dressed appropriately then you will not be allowed entry! These are the general rules of what should be worn and what can not be worn 1.Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, tight fitting leggings and tights, (Long skirts lower than your knees are allowed.) 2.See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culottes or quarter…