PLACE: Wat Asokaram LOCATION: Wat Aso is on Sukhumwit Road, about
6 kms from the city center. OPENING HOURS: daily ADMISSION: free
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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.
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