SW visits an historical district
By Itsarin Tisantia
Photos courtesy of Bangkok Post
Bang Phlat, one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, is famed for its religious architecture, centuries-old temples and beautiful historical sites.
This week’s Freeze Frame explores some of the well-known tourist attractions in the district.
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Mai Thepnimitr Temple’s highlights include paintings of traditional Thai deva holding swords embellishing the four doors in front of the ordination hall. |
Built by celebrated Monk Pin in 1807, Noi Nang Hong Temple houses the sacred statute of Phra Khru Anukoonphitthaya, also known as Luang Phu Seng Inthasaro. |
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Bang Yi Khan Temple was built in the Ayutthaya Period. Its sema statutes are cared from red sandstone. The murals depict a gathering of deva and various scenes from the Lord Buddha’s life. |
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Next to Bang Yi Khan Temple are two famous restaurants. One sells noodles while the other sells Hainanese-style chicken rice. |
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Situated in Bangk Yi Khan sub-district, Daowaduengsaram Temple boasts walls made of solid teak, marble floors and murals depicting the life of the Lord Buddha. |
EXERCISE
Match each of the following words used in the story with the correct synonyms from the choices given.
| ….. 1. sword | a. novice |
| ….. 2. celebrated | b. famous |
| ….. 3. monk | c. blade |
| ….. 4. painting | d. artwork |
Vocabulary
- sandstone (n): a type of stone that is formed of grains of sand tightly pressed together, used in building
ordination (n): the act or ceremony of making somebody a priest, minister or rabbi
teak (n): the strong hard wood of a tall Asian tree, used especially for making furniture
