Wat Suthat Thepphawararam, or "Wat Suthat" for short, in Bangkok, is ranked as the 1st-class royal temple of the "Rat Wora Maha Wihan" grade.
Wat Suthat Thepphawararam was originally called "Wat Mahasuthawas" and awarded the title "Temple in Phra Nakhon" during the reign of King Rama I.
The scale of the temple was in accordance with that of the vihara of Wat Bangnamchon in the city Ayutthaya. The principle Buddha statue "Luang Phor To," or called "Luang Phor Yai," in a sitting posture "Pang Man Wichai," was enshrined from Wat Mahathart in the city Sukhothai.
The construction project was complete in 2390 BE during the reign of King Rama III and the temple was renamed Wat Suthat Thepphawararam.
King Rama VIII had made visits to Wat Suthat Thepphawararam and was deeply impressed with the tranquil atmosphere. Wat Suthat Thepphawararam, highly praised by King Rama VIII, is regarded as the Temple of King Rama VIII.
King Rama VIII had made visits to Wat Suthat Thepphawararam and was deeply impressed with the tranquil atmosphere. Wat Suthat Thepphawararam, highly praised by King Rama VIII, is regarded as the Temple of King Rama VIII.
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