Wat Phichai Yat

Wat Phichaya Yatikaram Worawihan, also referred to as Wat Phichai Yat (Thai: วัดพิชยญาติการาม, วัดพิชัยญาติ) is a Thai Buddhist temple in Bangkok, regarded as one of the most beautiful and outstanding temples of Bangkok and Thonburi side. The temple is located by the waterside of Khlong Somdet Chao Phraya in Khlong San District near present Wongwian Lek.

Wat Phichai Yat
Façade of the ordination hall
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
SectTheravāda
Statusactive
Location
Location685 Soi Somdet Chao Phraya 2, Somdet Chao Phraya, Khlong San, Bangkok
CountryThailand
Wat Phichai Yat is located in Bangkok
Wat Phichai Yat
Shown within Bangkok
Geographic coordinates13.733189°N 100.496706°E / 13.733189; 100.496706
Architecture
Completed1829-1832 (major restoration)

Wat Phichai Yat was registered to a national ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department in the year 1949.[1][2]

  • The temple and white stūpas
    The temple and white stūpas
  • Aerial view by nighttime
    Aerial view by nighttime
  • Phra Sittharot
    Phra Sittharot
  • Monument of Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phichai Yat the restorer
    Monument of Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phichai Yat the restorer
  • The Prang (Khmer-style pagoda)
    The Prang (Khmer-style pagoda)
  • The temple and its footbridge over Khlong Somdet Chao Phraya by dusk
    The temple and its footbridge over Khlong Somdet Chao Phraya by dusk

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References
  1. Num lukthung (2018-06-01). "อิ่มบุญสักการะ 11 สิ่งศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ณ "วัดพิชัยญาติ" วัดงามสไตล์จีน" [Be pleased with merit and pay homage to 11 sacred things at Wat Phichai Yat, beautiful temple in Chinese style]. Manager Daily (in Thai).
  2. "Wat Phichayayatikaram Woravihara ( Wat Phichaiyat )". Dhammathai.org.
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