What is it: Located within the Grand Palace complex, Wat Phra Kaew is where the country's spiritual centre of gravity has sat since 1785, when King Rama I installed the Emerald Buddha on its gilded ...

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat phra Kaew is a grand showcase of Thai art. This corner alone boasts several types of exquisite craftsmanship, from the demon sculptures that stand guard at the ...

Some are small, located far down tiny “sois” or side streets and well out of the way of tourist traffic. Others are part of massive complexes filled with halls, schools and revered statues, earning ...

As part of the ritual, the King removed the winter crown and poured sacred water on the head and shoulders of the Emerald Buddha before the summer outfit was put on. - The Nation/ANN BANGKOK: The King ...