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- Destinations
- Asia
- Thailand
- Bangkok
- The Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
The Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
Dating back to the 13th century, Wat Traimit stands nearly 10ft
(3m) tall, weighs over 5 tons and is believed to be solid cast
gold. It was discovered by accident in 1957 when an old stucco
image was dropped by a crane, shattering the plaster shell to
reveal the brilliantly shining gold underneath. The statue is
breathtaking and is thought to have come from the Sukhothai period
when it was covered with plaster to hide it from the Burmese
invaders.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Language
Thai is the official language, although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is divided
into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks,
hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to Friday. ATMs
are available in most cities and tourist resorts. Most large hotels
and shops accept travellers cheques, but a better rate will be
given at banks. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels and
larger businesses.
Opening Times
Open daily from 9am to 5pm
Time