Wat Suthat in Bangkok was begun under King Rama I to house a revered bronze Buddha statue brought from Sukhothai. More than 150 Buddha figures line the cloister walls.
Visitors come to admire the main chapel and the great Buddha statue inside, and in front of the temple stands the red Giant Swing.
More about Wat Suthat
Wat Suthat in Bangkok was begun under King Rama I but completed only in the reign of King Rama III. Inside, besides the great bronze Buddha statue, you can admire many other images of the Buddha, the murals and the arches leading to the chapel. The temple covers about four hectares in the Rattanakosin area, which is also home to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. This is the oldest part of the city and keeps many of its traditions. A visit to Wat Suthat and the Rattanakosin area is a good introduction to the history and traditions of Thailand.