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Wat Rajabopit School

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Wat Rajabopit School is a Bangkok public school located in the Phra Nakhon District. It was established on March 2, 1886, during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V.) The name “Rajabopit” means "established by the king."

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Wat Rajabopit School
Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok Phra Nakhon District

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Sanam Chai Road
10200 Bangkok, Phra Nakhon District
Bangkok, Thailand
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