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Wat Ang Kaeo (Bangkok)

Buddhist temples in BangkokPhasi Charoen districtRegistered ancient monuments in Bangkok
วัดอ่างแก้ว เขตภาษีเจริญ กรุงเทพมหานคร (11)
วัดอ่างแก้ว เขตภาษีเจริญ กรุงเทพมหานคร (11)

Wat Ang Kaeo (Thai: วัดอ่างแก้ว, pronounced [wát ʔàːŋ kɛ̂ːw]) is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is in a bottom of narrow soi (lane) opposite Siam University, the temple situated by a Khlong Phasi Charoen. Its name "Ang Kaeo" means "crystal bowl" owing to the location that is like being in a basin. Wat Ang Kaeo is an ancient temple that is assumed to have existed since the Ayutthaya period and was restored in the Rattanakosin period around reign of King Rama III or in the reign of King Rama V. It is regarded as the only temple in Bangkok that has a sand terrace. Used for the ceremony create sand pagodas during the Songkran festival (13-15 April) annually. Although it is only a small temple, but inside the ubosot (main hall) there are the beautiful mural paintings. The principle Buddha image in the attitude of meditation was built in the Rattanakosin period. Upper part of the walls depicts Lord Buddha's life, behind the principle Buddha image shows Lord Buddha visiting his late mother in heaven. Right opposite the Buddha image depicts Lord Buddha facing Mara (demon), it was a classic one. Here, Buddha image is in meditation attitude while others are depicted in subduing Mara. Between windows, there were paintings depicting the ten great past lives of the Lord Buddha. Lower part of the hall walls near the floor are paintings depicting various old Thai idioms, such as "Ping pla prachot maeo" (ปิ้งปลาประชดแมว, "BBQ fish in front of a cat"), and "Sao sai hai ka kin" (สาวไส้ให้กากิน, "bring guts out for crows") etc. Regarded as the only one in Thailand.

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Wat Ang Kaeo (Bangkok)
Thoet Thai Road, Bangkok Phasi Charoen District

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Thoet Thai Road
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Thoet Thai Road
Thoet Thai Road

Thoet Thai Road (Thai: ถนนเทอดไท, pronounced [tʰà.nǒn tʰɤ̂ːt tʰaj]) is a minor streets in the Thonburi area on the western side of Bangkok. It begins at the intersection with Intharaphithak Road at Bang Yi Ruea junction in Thon Buri district, then runs south toward the Talat Phlu area. It continues further south, crosses Khlong Dan into Phasi Charoen district, then curves slightly northward, briefly enters Chom Thong district, and continues to the area behind Seacon Bangkae. Finally, it enters Bang Khae district and terminates at Phatthanakan junction in Bang Khae district, where it meets Bang Khae Road, also known as Sukhaphiban 1 Road. Originally known as "Phatthanakan Road" (ถนนพัฒนาการ, [tʰà.nǒn pʰát.tʰá.nā.kāːn]), this road was constructed in 1937. Its development played a significant role in transforming the Talat Phlu community, which had previously been an agricultural settlement of diverse ethnic groups including Chinese, Mon, and Muslim residents. Over time, the area gradually evolved into an important commercial district, with a growing number of traditional shophouses and small family-run stores, a character that has been preserved to the present day. Thoet Thai Road passes several important landmarks, such as Bang Yi Ruea Police Station, Wat Weluratchin, the Thon Buri District Office, Suan Phlu Mosque, Wat Intharam, Wat Chantharam, Wat Ratchakhrue, Talat Phul Police Station, Wat Khun Chan, Wat Apson Sawan, Wat Nang Chi, Wat Nak Prok, Wat Ang Kaeo, etc. Although it is only a secondary street, it serves as an important connector to major routes and transport systems. For example, it provides access to Talat Phlu railway station on the Maeklong Railway line, as well as Talat Phlu BTS station on the Silom Line. It can also be used as a shortcut to Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) via Soi Phetkasem 23, which is close to both BTS and MRT Bang Wa stations, a key interchange in Bangkok's rail network. Alternatively, via Soi Phetkasem 31, it connects to the Khlong Phasi Charoen boat service at Phetkasem 31 Pier. In addition, the entrance of this soi is also the location of Phetkasem 48 MRT station.

Wat Apson Sawan
Wat Apson Sawan

Wat Apson Sawan Worawihan (Thai: วัดอัปสรสวรรค์วรวิหาร), also simply known as Wat Apson Sawan is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple more than 200 years in Bangkok. It is situated rim canal Khlong Dan bounded by other temple were famed Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Wat Nang Chi, and across the canal is Wat Khun Chan in Talat Phlu quarter. The temple is third classed royal monastery in Worawihan type. Formerly it was called Wat Mu (วัดหมู, "pig temple"), as it was built on the land of pig stable and the pigs were allowed to stroll in the compound, and was told that the temple was built by a Chinese named Wu (悟) without evidence of when it was created. Later on, during the reign of King Nangklao (Rama III), Royal Concubine Noi (Suranakong) has restored the temple. Later, King Nangklao ordered the temple renovated once again and bestowed the name "Wat Apson Sawan" ("temple of celestial apsara") to the temple. What is interesting about this temple include ubosot (ordination hall) and vihāra (sanctuary) were built in Chinese style like neighbouring Wat Nang Chi. Enshrined inside ubosot are 28 in similar shape and size principal Buddha images in Māravijaya posture created by order of King Nangklao, as well as ho trai (Tripiṭaka hall) a whole wooden library built with Ayutthaya period art in the middle of a pond. Wat Apson Sawan was declared a national historic site by the Fine Arts Department in 1977.