Tha Tien
Wat PhoWat Pho or Wat Phra Chetuphon, the oldest and largest was in Bangkok, was built in the 16th century during the Ayutthaya period and then almost completely rebuilt in 1781 by King Rama I. It features the largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand and was the earliest center for public education.Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)Wat Arun was founded in the Ayutthaya period. King Taksin the Great decided to shift the capital of Thailand to Thonburi. At the end of the royal barge procession, he arrived at Wat Arun at early dawn. Hence he named this temple Wat Jaeng, meaning the temple of Daw. Later on, its name was elaborated to Wat Arun Ratchtharam by King Rama II, and was under his designated patronage. Phra Phrang of Wat Arun, the impressive tall tower of the Temple of Dawn, is one of Bangkok's most-famous landmarks.Tha Tien MarketIn the past, the Tha Tien area was one of the significant communities in Rattanakosin. During 1782-1868 this area served as a palace for one of the prince. After a fire in the reign of King Ramam IV the area was replaced with a foreign court and accommodation for foreigners. Then it was rebuilt with shop-houses that are believed to have been built in the time of King Rama V (1865-1910) since some of the features and decorations are similar to those found in Tha Chang and Na Phra Lan areas. (Tien means flat and clear).
Information compiled from "Chao Phraya Travel Guidebook."
