Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan

Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan is a second-class royal Buddhist temple located on Wang Doem Road in Wat Arun Subdistrict, Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok, near Khlong Bangkok Yai. Originally built in the late Ayutthaya period by a wealthy Chinese donor named Hong as Wat Chao Khrua, it was restored and elevated by King Taksin of Thonburi. Notable for its historic ordination hall, principal Buddha images, murals, and riverside setting, it remains an active religious and cultural landmark.

Visitors can expect a historic, active Buddhist temple compound near Khlong Bangkok Yai with an ordination hall (ubosot), vihara, principal Buddha images, traditional Thai murals, and gilded decoration. The grounds are relatively quiet compared to larger riverside temples, with courtyards, shrines, and monks' quarters. Visitors can walk through the main halls, observe architecture and religious art, pay respects, and take photographs of the exterior and grounds in a local community setting.

Founded in the late Ayutthaya period by a wealthy Chinese named Hong, originally called Wat Chao Khrua. Restored during the Thonburi period by King Taksin, who granted it royal temple status and renamed it Wat Hong Rattanaram. Later restored in the Rattanakosin period. The temple preserves Ayutthaya-Thonburi architectural elements, historic Buddha images and murals, and is classified as a second-class royal temple (Ratchaworawihan).

An important Theravada Buddhist temple and second-class royal temple serving the local community in Thonburi. Functions as a center for religious ceremonies, merit-making, and Buddhist education. Its ordination hall, Buddha images and murals reflect Thai Buddhist art and royal patronage traditions from the Thonburi to Rattanakosin eras.