Wat Phraya Tham - Royal Temple in Bangkok Noi - Unique 20m Bell Tower - Thailand 2024

Wat Phraya Tham - Ayutthaya Era Temple in Bangkok

The historic structure, nicknamed the “Giant Stupa” for having four giant sculptures surrounding it is a historic temple in the Bangkok Noi area of the city. The unique structure was being restored when part of it collapsed injuring 11 and killing 1 worker in 2018.

The temple is a third class royal monastery built in the late Ayutthaya era. The temple was formerly called Wat Nak. It was later restored by Chao Phraya Rattanathibet (Kun) and renamed Wat Phraya Tham in dedication to Thai King Rama II.

The temple was restored again during the reign of King Rama III. The whole temple was restored during this renovation including the bell tower/ naga stupa.

The temple features an ordination hall and 2 chedi (pagodas) that are built in the Thai style popular during the reign of King Rama I. There is also a large chedi with 12 indented corners built in front of the ubosot.

Inside the hall there is a wooden pulpit with Kanok motif wood carvings. The pulpit carvings show off amazing wood carvings with late Ayutthaya craftsmanship. It is said to be the second finest examples of this period that is incorporated into the wooden pulpits.

The temple is small but the style of the bell tower is unique. The tower is called a chedi in some write ups but the fine arts department calls it a bell tower in all of their documents at the site. There is a modern bell/ drum tower in addition to the one that is being renovated but it is not as impressive.

The temple is near Wat Arun and a few other sites and worth a visit to see this tower if you are in the area.

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