The temple that the king renovated.

🏕 Wat Ratchapathikaram Worawihan, a third-class royal temple, was originally Wat Som Kliang, renovated by King Pinklao. It was well-maintained throughout the reigns of King Rama IV and King Rama V. 🏡 Later, during the reign of King Rama VIII, it was renamed Wat Ratchapathikaram. The name comes from 'Ratcha,' meaning related to the king, and 'Pathikaram,' meaning the renovation done by King Pinklao. Thus, it translates to 'the temple that the king renovated.' 🏡 The temple underwent major restoration during the reign of King Rama IX, who provided personal funds for landscape improvements and the preservation of ancient architecture and art. 🖼 He commissioned mural paintings in the ordination hall depicting the story of Phra Mahachanok. 🙏 This temple houses the royal relics of King Rama IV and King Rama V in a stone box behind the ordination hall. ♨️ Wat Ratchapathikaram Worawihan: 147 Ratchawithi Road, Wachiraphayaban Subdistrict, Dusit District, Bangkok 🎯 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4A1hrv4PrM4cjpnn6 🕗 Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00