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Wat Chana Songkhram, Bangkok

In the 18th century, following a war with the Burmese, the Thai government gave land in this area to people from the Mon minority who had fought beside the Thai.

In the 18th century, following a war with the Burmese, the Thai government gave land in this area to people from the Mon minority who had fought beside the Thai. The Mon established the Wat Chana Songkhram Rachawora Mahawiharn or War Victory Temple here. Many travellers use the temple grounds as a shortcut between Khao San Road and Phra Athit Road where the ferry pier is located. The temple is worth a visit, though, with nice murals, crisp sounding temple bells hanging from the eves, Bougainvillea vines and beautiful trees.


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22:30

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Tue

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Wed

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About Wat Chana Songkhram

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