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A Buddhist temple had existed at the site of Wat Arun since the time of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, prior to the reign of King Narai. [3]: 4 It was then known as Wat Bang Makok [4] [3]: 1 which was later shortened to Wat Makok, [3]: 1 after the village of Bang Makok in which it was built (makok is the Thai name for the Spondias pinnata plant).
The area is named after Wat Arun, an ancient temple on the Chao Phraya River, the world's famous temple.Its striking prang (Khmer-style pagoda) became one of the important symbols and landmarks of Bangkok and Thonburi side, as well as being a seal of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Area around Wat Arun (taken photo from Prang of Wat Arun), across the Chao Phraya River is Phra Nakhon's Tha Tian neighbourhood Khet location in Bangkok Coordinates: 13°43′22″N 100°28′35″E / 13.72278°N 100.47639°E / 13.72278; 100
This image won the fifth prize in the international finale of Wiki Loves Monuments 2016, the world's largest photo contest! See this page for all winners and finalists . This image was awarded with the 4 th prize in the national contest of Thailand in Wiki Loves Monuments 2016
Wat Phra Kaew, or Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is Thailand's primary and most important temple.. There are 44,155 Buddhist temples in Thailand, as of 2025, according to the National Office of Buddhism.
After the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767, King Taksin decided to locate his new capital further away from Burma, he chose this area in Thonburi between two canals Bangkok Yai and Bangkok Noi. He built his palace, Wang Derm near the old fort ( Wichai Prasit Fort ) and chose to worship at Wat Hong just 500 m (1,640 ft) to the south.