It is located on Charoen Krung Road (near Hua Lamphong and Yaowarat). It is a second-class royal temple of the Worawihan class and originally was called Wat Sam Chin because there is a story that there were three Chinese people who worked together to build this temple. The interior has some interesting items like the Phra Maha Mondop, which is where Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakon or Luangpho Thong Kham is enshrined. It has been regarded as a priceless Buddha image since the past. The Buddha image with the appearance of gold contains a large amount of pure gold. The width of the lap is 6 cubits 5 inches, and the height is 7 cubits 1 khuep 9 inches. Open daily 08.00 – 17.00 hrs. Entrance fee : 100 baht.
Visitor Information
- Entry Fee: Golden Buddha hall 40 THB (Thai nationals free); Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center museum 100 THB
Getting There
Wat Traimit Withayaram is located at Samphanthawong, Bangkok. View on Google Maps.
Tips for Visitors
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Visit early morning to see monks collecting alms.
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Dress modestly — cover shoulders and knees. Sarongs may be available at the entrance.
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Remove your shoes before entering any building.
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Keep your voice low and your head below any Buddha images when seated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the entrance fee for Wat Traimit Withayaram?
Foreign visitors pay 40 THB to enter the Golden Buddha hall. Thai nationals enter the hall free of charge. The Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center museum on the upper floors costs 100 THB for all visitors.
What are the opening hours?
The temple is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00.
What should I wear when visiting?
Cover your shoulders and knees — this is a working temple. Sarongs may be available at the entrance if you need one, and remove your shoes before entering any building.
What is the Golden Buddha and why is it significant?
The centrepiece is Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakon, a solid gold Buddha image weighing approximately 5.5 tonnes. It was hidden under a plaster coating for centuries; the gold was discovered in 1955 when the plaster cracked during a move, revealing the solid-gold core beneath.
Where is the temple located and how do I get there?
Wat Traimit Withayaram sits on Charoen Krung Road in the Samphanthawong district, near Hua Lamphong railway station and Yaowarat (Chinatown), making it easy to combine with a Chinatown visit.
When is the best time to visit?
Early morning is a good choice — arriving around opening time gives you the best chance of seeing monks collecting alms before the halls fill up.
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