Wat Ratchanadda Amulet Market, Bangkok

History

In 1846, King Nangklao, the third monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, had Wat Ratchanaddaram built in honour of his favorite grand-daughter, Princess Somanas Wathanawadee.

What to see

The market in the temple grounds sells a variety of Buddhist, Hindu and animist amulets, charms and statues.

Getting there

The temple and amulet market can be reached on foot from Khao San Road and Ratchadamnoen Klang Road.

Updated: March 6, 2012.