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Wat Bowon Niwet is an important temple located on Phra Suman Road in the Bang Lamphu area. Built in 1829, there is in the shrine-hall of Phra Phutthachinnasi, a very beautiful Buddha image which was molded in 1375. King Rama IV used to be a chief abbot of this temple before he ascended the throne. Other Chakri Kings who had resided here during their monkhood include King Rama IV and King Rama VII, as well as His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

If you walk to this temple from Khao San Road, you will first notice the large golden chedi poking out above the trees. There are some book shops in this area which sell books on Buddhism in both English and Thai. Go through the main entrance and enter the quiet temple grounds. No entrance fee here. You are free to wander around and pay respects to the Buddha image.

The doors and windows of the temples are very beautiful so make sure you take a close look. If you like, you can wander down the quiet lanes around the temple which lead to the monks sleeping quarters. The lady on the far right is making a beautiful garland out of flowers.

There are many lotus flowers to take pictures of if you like that kind of thing. There are also many stone statues of mythical animals and Chinese men.

Copyright information: All pictures by Nattawud Daoruang. Information from brochures obtained at location and Tourism Authority of Thailand. Additional information by Richard Barrow and Nattawud Daoruang.

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