Wat Chaiwatthanaram

 

This temple took about two decades to build, from 1630 to 1650. The name bestowed on the temple, Wat Chaiwatthanaram means “Monastery of the Victorious and Prosperous Temple.” In 1991, Chaiwatthanaram was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is well maintained and easy to access. The layout is of a square outer wall and inner wall platform. There is a walkway through the chedi that surround the main chedi. It offers beautiful scenery and photo opportunities.  Along the outer wall is some plants that were blooming when I was there. Just next to the square platform of the chedi, there is a raised rectangular platform with two seated Buddhas.

 

Along the outer most wall of Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a number of Lan Thom (Plumeria) shrubs that happened to be blooming during my visit. It was a very nice setting. I’ve heard these flowers are also called Leelawadee. Beautiful name. However Thai people believe this flower should not be planted near your home as the word Lan Thom sounds a lot like the word for despair or sorrow.
Still a beautiful flower.

There is a 50 Baht entrance fee for foreigners.
Directions: Located on the bank of Chao Phraya off route 3469.

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