Wat Hua Lampong

The main building of Wat Hua Lampong.

Close up of the roof details.

 
Not far from Bangkok's main business and entertainment district along Silom Road is the temple of Wat Hua Lampong. The temple serves a large community of those that live and work around upper Silom and Suriwong Roads, so although its not especially significant, the temple is a lively place to observe a 'real' working temple.

One of the pavilions at the corner of the platform.

The meru (crematorium) of the temple.

 
Wat Hua Lampong was extensively remodeled in honor of His Majesty the King's 50 anniversary on the throne. The royal seal of the Kanchanapisek Year (as it was called) is used extensively throughout the temple's elaborate decorations. The seal features two elephants flanking a multi-tiered umbrella.

The temple is actually quite large, and if you wander around you will find some interesting older buildings.

Getting There

Wat Hua Lampong faces Rama IV Road a short distance from the Montien Hotel. If taking the Skytrain, alight at the Saladaeng Station, walk through Taniya Alley, cross Suriwong Road, Rama IV will be on your right. Turn left on Rama IV and walk down about one block.