Paying respects to Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrommarangsi) at Wat Rakhang.

Wat Rakhang Khositaram Woramahawihan .. Located in Siriraj Subdistrict, Bangkok Noi District, Bangkok .. An ancient temple built during the Ayutthaya period, originally named Wat Bang Wa Yai .. During the reign of King Rama I, a bell was discovered during the temple's restoration. The king ordered the bell to be moved to Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram and replaced it with five new bells for Wat Bang Wa Yai. The temple was then renamed 'Wat Rakhang Khositaram' .. Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrommarangsi), also known as 'Somdet To' or 'Luang Pho To', was a revered monk known for his profound knowledge of the Tripitaka and his expertise in Vipassana meditation .. Easily accessible by boat and public transport, not far from Siriraj Hospital