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Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan is one of only a few first-class royal temples of the highest Ratchaworamahawihan grade, and the one with the Giant Swing, Sao Ching Cha, standing in front of it. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) regards it as the temple of the reign of King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII).

It suits visitors who enjoy temple painting and woodcarving, and anyone walking between Chinatown and the Rattanakosin sights. TAT's walking route starts at Sam Yot MRT station: Rommaninat Park is a few minutes north of the station, and the temple and the swing are a short stroll beyond it.

A temple of three reigns

TAT records that King Rama I commissioned the temple and that it was completed around the middle of the 19th century, in the reign of King Rama III. The main chapel is the heart of a visit: TAT singles out its 19th-century murals and the hand-carved teak panels of its doors, so allow time to look closely rather than photograph from the courtyard.

The Giant Swing

The red Giant Swing rises more than 21 meters in front of the temple. The original swing dated from 1784; it was replaced in 2004 with a new one crafted from golden teak, according to TAT.

Bamrung Mueang Road

The temple stands on Bamrung Mueang Road, and TAT notes that the shops nearby stock a very wide range of Buddhist religious supplies, which makes the walk from Sam Yot station part of the visit.

Sources: Wat Suthat on Facebook, TAT: Old City by MRT Blue Line, Tourism Authority of Thailand (archived). Checked September 26, 2026.

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Call: +66 63 654 6829
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146 Bamrung Mueang Road
Bangkok, 10200
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About Wat Suthat Thepwararam and the Giant Swing

Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan is one of only a few first-class royal temples of the highest Ratchaworamahawihan grade, and the one with the Giant Swing, Sao Ching Cha, standing in front of it. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) regards it as the temple of the reign of King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII).

It suits visitors who enjoy temple painting and woodcarving, and anyone walking between Chinatown and the Rattanakosin sights. TAT's walking route starts at Sam Yot MRT station: Rommaninat Park is a few minutes north of the station, and the temple and the swing are a short stroll beyond it.

A temple of three reigns

TAT records that King Rama I commissioned the temple and that it was completed around the middle of the 19th century, in the reign of King Rama III. The main chapel is the heart of a visit: TAT singles out its 19th-century murals and the hand-carved teak panels of its doors, so allow time to look closely rather than photograph from the courtyard.

The Giant Swing

The red Giant Swing rises more than 21 meters in front of the temple. The original swing dated from 1784; it was replaced in 2004 with a new one crafted from golden teak, according to TAT.

Bamrung Mueang Road

The temple stands on Bamrung Mueang Road, and TAT notes that the shops nearby stock a very wide range of Buddhist religious supplies, which makes the walk from Sam Yot station part of the visit.

Sources: Wat Suthat on Facebook, TAT: Old City by MRT Blue Line, Tourism Authority of Thailand (archived). Checked September 26, 2026.

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Phone: +66 63 654 6829

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is Wat Suthat?+
At 146 Bamrung Mueang Road in the Wat Ratchabophit subdistrict of Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, with the Giant Swing in front of the temple.
Q. What are the opening hours?+
The Tourism Authority of Thailand lists the temple as open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (TAT listing as archived in July 2025; checked September 26, 2026). The temple publishes no hours online that we could read, so confirm locally.
Q. Is there an admission fee?+
The same TAT listing gives an admission fee of 20 baht for foreign adults. Fees can change, so bring cash.
Q. What is the nearest MRT station?+
Sam Yot on the MRT Blue Line. TAT's route walks north past Rommaninat Park to the temple.
Q. Is the Giant Swing still used?+
No. TAT says it was once used in Brahmanic ceremonies that were discontinued long ago; today it stands as a landmark in front of the temple.
Q. How do I contact the temple?+
Google Places lists +66 63 654 6829, and TAT lists +66 2 224 9845. The temple's official Facebook page is facebook.com/watsuthatbangkok.

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