On Sunday, 30 August 2020, The Siam Society is arranging a study trip for members to spend a Sunday visiting invaluable residence and 3 old temples, all in Bangkok. All have interesting historical background, long history and are parts of artistic achievements of Thailand.

1. Wat Chong Nonsi. This temple was probably built in the Ayutthaya period. The architecture style of old ordination hall and the mural paintings inside are in the style of the late Ayutthaya period. It is a distinctive style and technique from temples built during Bangkok period, and therefore make a very worthwhile study.

2. The Praya Srithammathirat Residence, a building of historical, archaeological, and artistic values. This house is a property of the Crown Property Bureau, located in a school’s compound. It is a splendid historical building that reflects the beauty and delicacy of the past craftmanship. The house design reflected the western influence as well as artistic, creative, and nature-loving personality of the owner.

3. Wat Traimit and the Golden Buddha. The world’s largest solid-Gold Buddha is housed in this temple and was only discovered to be made of gold in 1957. This magnificent Sukhothai-period seated image of the Buddha is 3.04 m. tall and weight an estimated 5 ½ tons.

4. Wat Rakhang Khosit Tharam. This temple was built by King Rama I and so named after its sonorous bells. The ordination hall was built in the reign of King Rama II and was extensively restored. The beautiful Tripitaka Hall or wooden hortrai, which contains fine mural paintings dating from 1788 are good example of paintings of early Bangkok period. This temple also possesses an important collection of manuscript chests.

When you last visit to these 4 places. Joint this trip, we selected you choose, it will be your unusual Sunday.

The trip will be including lunch at Ruen Urai Restaurant, located in a beautifully restored 100-years old Thai golden teakwood house decorated with fine antiques and elegant silk-covered furnishing. The Restaurant is a part of the boutique Rose Hotel, surround by lush tropical garden and overlooking the pool. It is the stunning setting for one of Bangkok’s fine Thai cuisine destination.