Wat Rakhang Khositaram

วัดระฆังโฆสิตาราม

Bangkok大城王朝时期大宗派

About Wat Rakhang

Wat Rakhang Khositaram (วัดระฆังโฆสิตาราม) sits on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok Noi, Bangkok. A royal monastery founded in the Ayutthaya period, it is the birthplace of the "Phra Somdej," the king of Thai amulets. Its name means "Temple of the Bell," after an ancient bell unearthed there.

Birthplace of the Somdej Amulet

Wat Rakhang became world-famous through its great master Somdej Phra Buddhacharn Toh Phrommarangsi (สมเด็จโต พรหมรังสี). Here he created Thailand's most celebrated "Somdej Wat Rakhang" amulet, revered as the foremost of the "Benjapakee" (the five most sacred amulets) and a supreme symbol of Thai amulet devotion and collecting.

A Royal Temple and Pilgrimage Site

As an important royal monastery in Bangkok, Wat Rakhang draws steady streams of devotees who come to pay respect to Somdej Toh and pray for wisdom, wealth, and protection. Objects blessed at Wat Rakhang carry the profound heritage of the Somdej lineage.

Resident Masters

Somdej Toh

สมเด็จโต พรหมรังสี

Somdej Amulet, Wisdom & Protection

公元 1788 年 – 公元 1872 年

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Visitor Guide

Address

Wat Rakhang Khositaram, 250/1 Arun Amarin Rd, Siri Rat, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand

Location

On the west bank of the Chao Phraya River near Siriraj Hospital and Wang Lang pier, across the river from the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew.

Opening Hours

Daily 05:00 - 21:00 (hall ceremony times per the temple's announcements)

Getting There

By ferry: Take the cross-river ferry from Tha Chang pier (next to the Grand Palace) to Wang Lang / Siriraj pier, then a short walk.
By Grab / taxi: Head directly to the Bangkok Noi side.

Nearby Attractions

Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (across the river)
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Wang Lang Market

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