Wat Anongkharam, Buddhist temple in Somdet Chao Phraya, Thailand
Wat Anongkharam is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok that houses a large golden Buddha image called Phra Chunlanak, created in the Sukhothai style. The temple includes residential quarters for monks, multiple Buddha statues throughout the grounds, and a museum displaying items from the local Khlong San district.
The temple was established in 1850 and originally named Wat Noi Kham Thaem until King Mongkut gave it the new name Wat Anongkharam Woravihara. The principal Buddha image Phra Chunlanak was later brought from Sukhothai province in 1949 and has remained the temple's most important treasure.
The temple serves as a place where visitors can witness monks conducting daily prayers and rituals in a setting that reflects Buddhist devotion. The space shows how faith is practiced here and how people come to honor Buddha through quiet respect and personal meditation.
The temple is open to visitors, though the special collection of Buddhist items is displayed to the public mainly during Buddhist Lent and New Year celebrations. Respectful clothing is expected, and it is best to avoid disturbing monks as they go about their daily activities and prayers.
The temple holds a special connection to Thailand's royal family as it was the childhood home of Princess Srinagarindra, mother of Kings Rama VIII and Rama IX. This royal link makes it a meaningful destination for those interested in Thai royal history.
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