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Siam Society to lead temple tour

Siam Society to lead temple tour

Wat Ratchanadda. Photo: PATSINEE KRANLERT

Siam Society is holding a study trip to visit six renowned Buddhist temples in Bangkok that were built or restored during the reign of King Rama III on April 23.

The third monarch in the Chakri dynasty, Rama III was known to be deeply religious. He constructed, expanded or repaired many temples during his 27 years on the throne. Altogether 19 new temples were built and over 60 were repaired or added to. This earned him…

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