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 ...

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Thailand's Wat Arun temple moves closer to global recognition after the Cabinet approves its nomination for UNESCO World ...

The Thai Cabinet has approved a proposal to submit "Wat Arun Ratchawararam Prang: Identity of Rattanakosin" for inclusion on UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.

The Cabinet has approved the submission of documents to UNESCO proposing Wat Arun Ratchawararam’s central pagoda for inclusion on the World Heritage Tentative List. The nomination, titled “The Central ...

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 ...

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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 ...