Wat Phra Si Mahathat

Wat Phra Si Mahathat Wora Maha Wihan is a first-class royal Buddhist temple in Anusawari, Bang Khen District, northern Bangkok. Built between 1940 and 1942 to enshrine Buddha relics and commemorate the constitution, it features a large central chedi, ubosot, vihara and extensive grounds. Located on Phahonyothin Road near Lak Si Circle and the BTS station of the same name, it serves as an important religious and ceremonial center.

Visitors can expect a large, active temple complex centered on a tall Sri Lankan-style chedi enshrining Buddha relics, surrounded by an ubosot, vihara, Buddha images, and shaded courtyards. The grounds are spacious and orderly with trees, walkways and open areas for merit-making and prayer. The atmosphere is calm and reverent, with areas for circumambulation around the chedi, photo opportunities of the stupa and temple architecture, and easy access from the adjacent BTS station.

Constructed between 1940 and 1942 under the government of Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram to enshrine Buddha relics obtained from India and to commemorate the 1932 constitution and the government. The temple was designed with a large central chedi inspired by Sri Lankan style and was later elevated to first-class royal temple status.

A first-class royal Buddhist temple and important center for religious ceremonies, merit-making, and Buddhist education in northern Bangkok. It enshrines sacred Buddha relics and serves as a community spiritual center for daily worship and major Buddhist festivals.