PLACE: Wat Asokaram
LOCATION: Wat Aso is on Sukhumwit
Road, about 6 kms from the city center. OPENING HOURS: Daily ADMISSION: Free
Wat Asokaram is located in
Tambon Taiban on Sukhumwit Road, about 6 kilometres from the
city centre. Work on the temple was started by Phra Suttithamarangsrikhampeeramaethajarn
in 1955. This temple is highly respected by the Thai people and
it is an important centre for meditation. The extensive grounds
and quiet location by the sea are ideal for pleasant walks. The
two main buildings are: Wihan Sutti Thamrangsri and Thutangka
Chedi . The latter building is made up of thirteen chedi symbolising
the thirteen regulations for pilgrimage. It also contains relics
of the Buddha. These were placed inside the chedi by the King
and Queen during a special ceremony in 1966.
