Wat Arun, meaning "Temple of the Dawn," is named for the Hindu god Aruna, God of Dawn. And fittingly, this 270-foot temple is glorious to behold at dawn or sunset. The temple is covered from top ...

Exploring Southeast Asia from the Heart of Bangkok Hi, I’m Jeroen — originally from the Netherlands, now living in Bangkok for over 14 years. Through my lens, I share the vibrant beauty, hidden gems, ...

You know a Bangkok temple is special if its image is on Thai currency, in this case the 10-baht coin. Among Bangkok’s most revered icons, Wat Arun — the Temple of Dawn – sits on the west ...

Thailand’s Ministry of Culture has officially announced that the central pagoda of Wat Arun Ratchawararam in Bangkok has been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.

The central pagoda of Wat Arun Ratchawararam, situated along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, stands as one of the country’s ...

And after 25 years living in Thailand, I really thought it was time I visited Wat Arun again and have my first traditional Thai massage at the famed Wat Pho.

BANGKOK, July 14 (Bernama) -- The Phra Prang of Wat Arun Ratchawararam, one of Bangkok’s most iconic Buddhist landmarks, has been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, Thai Culture ...

"It's different and pretty," said Thai resident Doungkamon Koedthong, 29, holding up the ice cream against the backdrop of the temple, also known as Wat Arun, for an Instagram-worthy snapshot.