The Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho

Over the last few years, it has become increasingly more popular for people to try and visit nine sacred temples in Bangkok in order to bring themselves good luck for the new year. It doesn't really matter which order you do these in, however you should try to pay your respects at all nine temples in one day. Nine of course being an auspicious number in Thai culture because it sounds like the Thai word for "progress". If you don't have time to visit these temples now, then you can try later during mid April for the traditional Thai new year.

Here is the list of the temples together with what you can gain from each visit:

1. Wat Suthat - Good vision
2. Wat Chanasongkram - Victory over difficult obstacles
3. Wat Arum (Temple of Dawn) - A prosperous life
4. City Pillar Shrine - Discard bad luck and lengthen your life with good fortune
5. Wat Kanlayanmit - A safe trip
6. Wat Rakhang - To become more popular and likeable
7. Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of Emerald Buddha) - Wealth and rich rewards
8. Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) - A happier and more peaceful life
9. Chao Phor Seua Shrine - Offers more power and stature

It might be difficult to visit all of these temples by yourself. An alternative would be to join one of the organized tours that are very popular at this time of year.

The Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun

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written by Angelo Gotin, November 26, 2008

You write abouyt tremendous temples!
You have to see the Swaminarayan temple also

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written by WAT MAKOK, January 07, 2009

Do you know Luang Phor Samran, Phra Khru of Wat Makok, Talingchan, Bangkok.

There is no details about this respected monk and there is no details about his temple.

Can you pls tell me more about his details?

Thanking you in advance!

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written by kmlmklm ,, January 27, 2009

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written by ningnong, August 02, 2009

how can i booking this trip please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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written by Russell Benedict, February 17, 2010

The sightseeing was really terrific! We got around in a tuk-tuk and enjoyed discounts from a website that gave us great cheap hotels in Bangkok to choose from.

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written by Jacob Christopher, March 29, 2010

Nine temples in one day? That sounds amazing! I have booked my Bangkok accommodation off Khao San Road, do you think I can find an organized tour from here to cover 9 temples in 1 day?

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