Buddhist temples from Bangkok & Thailand

Thailand is since many years the most popular travel destination in southeastern Asia. Millions of vacationers from all over the world visit yearly this beautiful country. This happens because Thailand is renowned for its hospitality, Buddhist temples and amazing beaches that offer excellent vacation activities. Thailand has certainly something to offer for everyone...

Bangkok has many ancient temples

You'll find everywhere in Thailand a large number of old and beautiful Buddhist temples and Bangkok is no exception. Bangkok's history dates back to the year 1782 when it was established by the first monarch of the Chakri dynasty, Rama I. It's the heart and soul of Thailand, being the center of spiritual, commercial, cultural, and educational activities. No wonder that in Bankok were built many temples, locally called "wats". The cultural and the spiritual air is sensed when a traveler enters in one from the numerous Buddhist temples. The burnished image of Buddha, the saffron-clad monks and the resounding silence of the temples bring immediately a sense of peace to mind and a feeling of timelessness...

Wat from Cambodia, Laos or Thailand

"Buddha Wat" means a temple for Buddhists. These temples are located in Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. The word "wat" literally means "school". So, a "wat" is a Buddhist temple and a school where the Buddhist monks reside. A site where don't live Buddhist monks should not be called "wat", but in Thailand sometimes even the ruins of an ancient Buddhist temple are called "wat".