Thailand - Phra Prang of Wat Arun Ratchawararam: The Masterpiece of Krung Rattanakosin

"Wat Arun Ratchawararam or Wat[1] Arun, traditionally known as Wat Jaeng, is situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is an ancient temple that has been utilised since the Ayutthaya period (in the 18th century). Until the Thonburi period (in the 19th century), after reclaiming Siam’s sovereignty from Burma, King Taksin the Great graciously moved the capital city from Ayutthaya to Thonburi and built a new royal palace with the boundary stretched to Khlong[2] Wat Jaeng. This implicitly made Wat Jaeng or Wat Arun the royal temple situated within the royal palace area. For this reason, monks were not allowed to reside in this temple. This was the same arrangement as Wat Phra Si Sanphet in the Ayutthaya period. "

Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

Sunset at the Wat Arun - Temple of Dawn along the Menam Chao Phraya river in Bangkok. Nice Year of Horse stamp used. Thanks to Pimpa of Thailand. A great addition to my Year of Horse collection.