Wat Khanikaphon, Bangkok

Travel in Thai Temple: Wat Khanikaphon, Bangkok (Chinatown)

Wat Khanikaphon founded the year 1833 in King Rama III Rattanakosin by Khun Yai Fang. The fomerly name was Wat Mai Yai Fang by Maha Nikai temple.
Khun Yai Fang has restored temple was reconstructed. KingIV Rattanakosin graciously pleased to signify the name "Wat khanikaphon" that meaned the benefits of a female prostitute.
The rear wall of the temple, the facade, decorated with statues of Khun Yai Fang character with a long inscription on the pedestal of a statue that Wat Khanikaphon was created on 1833 by Khun Yai Fang, ​​Paorohit family.
The beginning of the traditional built was main Prapratan, Praviharn, Prarabieng, a small Praprang, several old water striped box, a rich flame pattern, write a Ramayana, old brick bell tower and decorated with painted stucco roof, located behind the temple.
Important Monument and Puchaniyawatu
- Somdet Phra Phutajarn  (To Phromarangsi)
The front entrance of the temple has Buddha image Somdet Phra Phutajarn  (To Phromarangsi) with a history in the Somphot that Khun Yai Fang had invited Somdet Phra Phutajarn  (To Phromarangsi), in which the person served preaching to the celebration. Her desire to glorify the deeds of grace that comes from building the temple.
Wat Khanikaphon: Thai temple in Chinatown, Bangkok (King Rama III Rattanakosin, Chinese Arts)
Address: 416 Plubplachai Road, Tambon Pomprabsattrupai, Amphoe Pomprabsattrupai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand (Located at the end of the market in Chinatown, opposite Plubplachai police station)
Tel: +66 2222 4409, +66 2221 6005
Time: 6:00 to 18:00 pm daily
Ticket Fee: the service is free of charge
Travel by Bus Lines: 8, 15, 37, 47, 48, 49, 169
Travel by Air-conditioned Bus Lines: No. 8, No. 37, No. 49