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'Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan' (, usually short 'Wat Saket') is a Buddhist temple (''Wat'') in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok, Thailand.
The temple dates back to Ayutthaya era, when it was called Wat Sakae. King Rama I renovated the temple and renamed it to Wat Saket. During the reign of King Rama III the ''Chedi'' Phu Khao Thong (''Golden mountain'', ภูเขาทอง) was added to the temple. It was finished under King Rama V and then named ''Suwannabanphot''. This building has become one of most popular the touristical places in Bangkok, however the other buildings of the temple are much less visited.
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'Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan' (, usually short 'Wat Saket') is a Buddhist temple (''Wat'') in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok, Thailand.
The temple dates back to Ayutthaya era, when it was called Wat Sakae. King Rama I renovated the temple and renamed it to Wat Saket. During the reign of King Rama III the ''Chedi'' Phu Khao Thong (''Golden mountain'', ภูเขาทอง) was added to the temple. It was finished under King Rama V and then named ''Suwannabanphot''. This building has become one of most popular the touristical places in Bangkok, however the other buildings of the temple are much less visited.
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