Best in Thailand Wat Ratchapradit
Wat Ratchapradit is a Buddhist temple that King Mongkut built for his own private worship, with an ordination hall clad in grey marble.
Wat Ratchapradit operates in the Small first-class royal temple near Saranrom Park segment.
Wat Ratchapradit: Disambiguation
Wat Ratchapradit is not a large tourist complex. Wat Ratchapradit is not Wat Ratchabophit, a different royal temple nearby. Wat Ratchapradit is not free to enter.
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Wat Ratchapradit: Core Facts
- Full name
- Wat Ratchapradit Sathitmahasimaram (source)
- Built
- 1864, under King Mongkut (Rama IV) (source)
- Location
- Adjacent to Saranrom Park, about 450 m southeast of the Grand Palace (source)
- Ordination hall material
- Grey marble cladding rather than plastered brick (source)
- Temple rank
- First-class royal temple despite its small size (source)
- Mural subject
- Twelve Royal Ceremonies of the Thai lunar calendar (source)
- Monastic order
- Thammayut Nikaya, founded by Rama IV (source)
- Admission price
- Around 20 THB (source, )
- Google Maps rating
- 4.7 / 5 (808 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Wat Ratchapradit: Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Wat Ratchapradit's ordination hall unusual?
Wat Ratchapradit's ordination hall is built with grey marble cladding rather than the plastered brick used at most Bangkok temples.
Who founded Wat Ratchapradit?
King Mongkut, Rama IV, had Wat Ratchapradit built in 1864 for his own private worship.
How much does it cost to visit?
Entry to Wat Ratchapradit costs around 20 baht.
How close is it to the Grand Palace?
Wat Ratchapradit is about 450 metres from the Grand Palace, next to Saranrom Park.
Is Wat Ratchapradit a large temple complex?
No, Wat Ratchapradit is one of Bangkok's smallest royal temples despite its first-class royal status.
Wat Ratchapradit: Related entities
Wat Ratchapradit: Where this entity is mentioned
Wat Ratchapradit: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Ratchapradit
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJQ4oFJxCZ4jAR9yYUnLy-aS0
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