Location : Na Phralan Road, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, THAILAND
Tel: 224 3328, 226 0255
Fax: 225 9158

It is a royal temple located within the Grand Palace in accordance with ancient tradition.

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Sri Ratanasasadaram is the house of the Emerald Buddha, the most important Buddha Image in Siam (Thailand).

The Emerald Buddha is enshrined on the golden traditional style throne made of gilded-carved wood; know as Busabok, in the Bot. The Emerald Buddha is carved from green stone. He was first found in the North of Thailand around 15 century. Then he was transferred to several places including Lao. He was there for 226 years. Later on he was brought back to Siam (Thailand) around 18 century by King Rama I.

The Temple is enclosed by walls on four sides. The inner wall form a gallery for mural painting depicting the story of Ramakian, love story and war between the humans and giants.

The war waged by Rama (the God of Human) of Ayothaya to rescue his beautiful wife, Sita, who had been abducted by Ravana (the God of Giant). This is the Ramakian in Thai version composed by the King Rama I. The highlight of Thai version emphasizes on the royalty of a Rama' adjutant officer, Hanuman (the God of Monkey).

The mural painting was first painting in the reign of King Rama I, and then repainted in the reign of King Rama III.

There are several beautiful monasteries building in traditional style located here.