Wat Pho


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Wat Pho or Wat Phra Chetuphon is the oldest and largest wat in Bangkok, it was built in the 16th century during the Ayutthaya period and then it was rebuilt in 1781 by King Rama I.  It features the largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand.  It was also the earliest centre for public education.