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Thon Buri: Wat Rajaoros Leaves a Lasting Impression

The first place to really capture my attention was the temple of Wat Rajaorasaram (often abbreviated Rajaoros Wat), which is a major Wat Luang (Royal Temple "). It is easy to reach the temple via the Skytrain system - simply get off at Wongwian Yai and take 15 minutes by taxi from there to the temple.

The temple was originally built some time during the Ayutthaya period (1677-1767) and was originally known as Wat Chom Thong.

In 1820, during the reign of King Rama II (1809-1824), a rumor suggested that the Burmese were planning another invasion of Siam, where the monarch ordered his son, Prince Jessadabordin, driving an army to the border in Kanchanaburi province.

On his way to Kanchanaburi, Prince Jessadabordin had stayed overnight at Wat Chom Thong, located along Klong Sanam Chai ( 'Sanam Chai canal "), which is a branch of the Bangkok Yai Canal.

During his stay at the temple, the prince led a ceremony called Brahman Boak Khlon Thawan.This ancient tradition is meant to wish good luck before the troops they lead to war. Once the ceremony ended, the abbot of the temple told the prince that he had a vision, suggesting that the prince would return safely to Bangkok. Prince basically said the abbot would return to the temple, and that if he did, if he could win the battle, he would rebuild and renovate the temple.