Wat Suthat

PUBLISHED August 31st, 2013 04:43 pm | UPDATED March 27th, 2016 12:19 pm

Constructed during King Rama I’s reign, Wat Suthat was built with the purpose of sheltering a 13th century bronze Buddha image from the Sukhotai era. Even though it has an impressive interior, Wat Suthat is better known for its famous giant swing, which was used in dangerous Brahmin rituals that eventually became outlawed in 1932.

Getting there: Bus no. 12, 15, 42, 73, 96, 508
Phone: +66 2221 4026, +66 2222-0280
Opening hours: Open Daily: 8.30am to 9pm.

Joel Conceicao

When Joel’s not partaking in one of his shameless eating sessions, he likes to think of himself as a sponge – absorbing the mysteries and beauty of our world – be it through a good book or a wacky jaunt in a foreign country.