Wat Arun, meaning "Temple of the Dawn," is named for the Hindu god Aruna, God of Dawn. And fittingly, this 270-foot temple is glorious to behold at dawn or sunset. The temple is covered from top ...

The principal Buddha image finished casting in 1820. King Rama II then conferred the new name of the temple as “Wat Arun Ratchataram.” King Buddha Lert La Nabhalai (King Rama II) had strong royal ...

Explore Wat Arun, Bangkok’s breathtaking Temple of Dawn. This riverside marvel is a must-see for its stunning architecture, rich history, and spiritual ambiance. #WatArun #BangkokTemples # ...

Video. Locals, tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an ...

Thailand’s capital city is a sensory overload, but between the tuk-tuk-packed streets and steamy markets there’s a serene, ...

The Korean Cultural Center in Thailand provided Korean temple food cooking by Jeongkwan to 111 Thai monks at Wat Arun, most famous temple in Thailand on 3rd October at 10 AM. Jung Kwan, a Korean ...

as well as conserving the temple's archaeological sites in line with international standards. Once on the tentative list for the year, Wat Arun must submit a preliminary assessment by Sept 15 next ...

The Sydney Opera House, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore and the London Eye all briefly cut their lights for the yearly WWF campaign.

Unlike other Thai temples that feature golden rooftops, Wat Arun stands out with its towering prang (Khmer-style spire) covered in pieces of colourful porcelain and seashells. The temple is named ...