Wat Thepthidaram

Wat Thepthidaram Worawihan is a historic Buddhist temple in Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon District, central Bangkok. Built between 1836 and 1839 during the reign of King Rama III and dedicated to his eldest daughter Princess Vilas, it is a third-class royal temple. Notable for its well-preserved early Rattanakosin architecture, rare statues of 52 bhikkhunis, and its association with renowned poet Sunthorn Phu, it offers a quiet cultural stop near Bangkok's old city.

Visitors can expect a compact, tranquil temple compound in Bangkok's old town near Mahachai Road. The main ordination hall houses a white marble principal Buddha image and murals, surrounded by 52 life-size statues of bhikkhunis. The grounds include smaller halls, a memorial residence of poet Sunthorn Phu who lived here as a monk, traditional Thai architecture with Chinese-influenced decoration, and a peaceful courtyard suitable for sightseeing, photography and merit-making.

Constructed in 1836 and completed in 1839 by King Nangklao (Rama III) in honor of his eldest daughter Princess Vilas (Krom Khun Apsorn Sudathep). It is classified as a third-class royal temple (Worawihan). The temple reflects early Rattanakosin period architecture and was the residence of Sunthorn Phu, Thailand's celebrated poet, during his monkhood from 1840-1842.

An active Theravada Buddhist temple significant for its rare collection of 52 bhikkhuni statues, representing female disciples of the Buddha, which is uncommon in Thai temples. It is also culturally important as a memorial to Sunthorn Phu, a UNESCO-recognized poet, and preserves traditional religious art, murals and Rattanakosin-era craftsmanship.