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Upon exiting the main chapel of Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan, you'll see the majestic "Loha Prasat" (Loha Prasat) towering behind the main chapel. Thais can enter for free.

In the center of the Loha Prasat is a spiral staircase, offering only one way up and down. At the top, there's a terrace offering panoramic views of Bangkok and meditation. The top of the castle houses a relic of the Lord Buddha, offering homage and a 360-degree view of Rattanakosin Island. The Loha Prasat, Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan in Bangkok, was modeled after the one in Sri Lanka. Construction began in 1851, five years after the start of Wat Ratchanatdaram. Its square plan, similar to the Loha Prasat in Sri Lanka, reflects Thai architectural style, with a seven-story building and 37 spires. These spires symbolize the fourfold path of enlightenment. The 37 Buddhist principles are represented by the lower, third, and fifth floors, each consisting of a pavilion and surrounding balconies. The second, fourth, and sixth floors are designed as four-sided pavilions, each topped with twelve pavilions. The seventh floor houses a four-sided prasat (tower-shaped spire) for enshrining the sacred relics.

In the center of the prasat is a hollow space with a 67-step spiral staircase, allowing visitors to climb up to enjoy the stunning views of the city above. The Loha Prasat, the golden pavilion seen here, is not the original color of the Loha Prasat. It was renovated by the Fine Arts Department and Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan between 2012 and 2017. Originally, Loha Prasat underwent several renovations, with a major renovation completed during the reign of Phra Ratchapanyasophon (Suk Punyarat) in 1963, when Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat was Prime Minister at the time. The Loha Prasat is a red plaster construction with a white pavilion. Efforts were made to preserve the original Loha Prasat design from the reign of King Rama III as much as possible.

When the government celebrated the 50th anniversary of His Majesty's accession to the throne in 1995-1996, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) graciously designated the first royal ceremony to enshrine the Buddha's relics at the Phra Chedi Busabok Loha Prasat. His Majesty traveled to enshrine the relics on Monday, February 27, 1995. The most recent restoration project for Loha Prasat was in 1996. The golden pavilion, which we see here, is not the original color of Loha Prasat. It was renovated by the Fine Arts Department and Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan between 2012 and 2017. Previously, Loha Prasat underwent several renovations. A major restoration was completed during the reign of Phra Ratchapanyasophon (Suk Punyarat) in 1963, with Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat serving as Prime Minister at the time. Loha Prasat is a red plaster construction with a white pavilion. Efforts were made to preserve the original Loha Prasat design from the reign of King Rama III as much as possible.

When the government celebrated the 50th anniversary of His Majesty's accession to the throne in 1995-1996, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) graciously designated the first royal ceremony to enshrine the Buddha's relics at the Phra Chedi Busabok Loha Prasat. His Majesty presided over the enshrining of the relics on Monday, February 27, 1995. This is the latest in the Loha Prasat restoration project. This was created in 1996. The Loha Prasat, which we see as a golden pavilion, is not the original color of Loha Prasat. It was renovated by the Fine Arts Department and Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan between 2012 and 2017. Originally, Loha Prasat underwent several renovations, with a major restoration completed during the reign of Phra Ratchapanyasophon (Suk Punyarat) in 1963, when Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat was Prime Minister at the time. Loha Prasat was a red plaster construction with a white pavilion. Efforts were made to preserve the original Loha Prasat design from the reign of King Rama III as much as possible.

When the government celebrated the 50th anniversary of His Majesty's accession to the throne in 1995-1996, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) graciously designated the first royal ceremony for the enshrining of the Buddha's relics in the Phra Chedi Busabok Loha Prasat. of the royal merit-making ceremony and the royal visit to enshrine the relics on Monday, February 27, 1995, and the latest restoration project of Loha Prasat was therefore initiated in 1996. #Loha Prasat #Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan #Third-class Royal Monastery #Rare architecture

Post by Pordee’s | Sep 3, 2025