Throngs of people will visit Bangkok for New Year for a plethora of reasons, from shopping and partying to family visits and sightseeing. Many Buddhists will also take this time to make merit at one of the many temples near Centre Point Plus Pratunam. One notable temple near our hotel is Wat Pathum Wanaram. Located between two of the biggest shopping malls in Bangkok, namely Siam Paragon and Central World, this temple attracts both worshippers and visitors in their thousands every year. Founded in 1857 by King Mongkut (Rama IV) as a place of worship, the areas surrounding the temple have expanded from quaint rice fields into the massive metropolis we know today. The temple is especially revered by Thai people, owing to the fact that the ashes of the Thai Royal Family are interred at the House of Mahidol Memorial inside the temple.
Despite the temple’s central location, Wat Pathum Wanaram is still very much a working temple, with daily temple life and rituals carrying on in much the same way as they were when it was founded. If you are staying in the area and looking for a temple in which make to merit for the New Year, Wat Pathum Wanaram is easy and convenient to get to. Centre Point Plus Pratunam is located a mere 1.5km from the temple and can be reached on foot in as little as 20 minutes or by public transport. If you would like to experience the wonder of Wat Pathum Wanaram during the New Year period and want nearby premium accommodation, look no further than Centre Point Plus Pratunam. Book directly with Centre Point for the best possible rates.
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