Bangkok - Wat Suwanaram Rajaworawihan

Wat Suwannaram is an ancient temple since Ayutthaya period and was initially called Wat Thong.  During the reign of King Taksin, this temple was where Burmese prisoners of war from Bangkaew Camp were executed.

It was dismantled and rebuilt during restoration made in the reign of King Rama III, and the King renamed it "Wat Suwannaram".  It was formerly the site of Royal Cremation Ground for members of the Royal family and high ranking officers and was used for this purpose until the reign of King Rama V.

The ancient boat-style Ubosot is the most famous site in this temple.  On the pediments are gilded "theppanon" (celestial beings), and the figure of Narai mounting a Garuda that was the very beautiful Ayutthaya art inside the chapels murals by Master Thongyu and Master Kongpae, the famous artists in King Rama III's reign.

There is also a principal Buddha image from Sukhothai period in the subduing Mara posture and it's named "Phra Saadsada"

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