MUHA UMA DEVI

This small Hindu temple is also called Wat Khaek. Khaek is a Thai colloquial expression for persons of Indian descent. Wat Khaek sits alongside busy Silom road.

YAOWARAJ / CHINA TOWN

Home to Chinese communities, here visitors will be able to take a glimpse at the Chinese way of life and experience the wonderful food at many restaurant on both sides of the road. It is also a good place to buy gold and jewelry.

Wat Pho

Wat Pho or Wat Phra Chetuphon, the oldest and largest was in Bangkok, was built in the 16th century during the Ayutthaya period and then almost completely rebuilt in 1781 by King Rama I. It features the largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand and was the earliest center for public education. Ferry : Pier N8

Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

Wat Arun was founded in the Ayutthaya period. King Taksin the Great decided to shift the capital of Thailand to Thonburi. At the end of the royal barge procession, he arrived at Wat Arun at early dawn. Hence he named this temple Wat Jaeng, meaning the temple of Daw. Later on, its name was elaborated to Wat Arun Ratchtharam by King Rama II, and was under his designated patronage. Phra Phrang of Wat Arun, the impressive tall tower of the Temple of Dawn, is one of Bangkok's most-famous landmarks. Ferry : Pier N8

Patravadi Theatre

The open-air playhouse located on the western side of the Chao Phraya River opposite the Grand Palace and adjacent to the royal temple of Wat Rakang,. Patravadi Theatre produces plays in Thai based on poems from the country's own rich literary heritage. Performances meld Thai classic and folk techniques together with interntation elelments to create an entirely new type of contemporary Thai theatre It also provides training classes of Thai performances for adults and children. Ferry : Pier N10