On the evening of January 7, a gunman fired two shots near a side entrance to the temple complex. Former Cambodian lawmaker Lim Kimya was murdered at point-blank range on Thanon Bowon Niwet as he ...

This vast temple is one of Bangkok’s oldest temples ... Now, the ancient city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places near Bangkok for history lovers. When you’re here ...

Situated in the city’s old town, you’ll find it just past the Old Siam Plaza. Built back in 1776 – before Bangkok even became the capital – this temple has stood the test of time.