Following in the footsteps of King Naresuan, Bang Pho Omawas Temple, Bangkok.

#triptravelchina - Wat Bang Pho Omawas According to legend, it is related to the incident when King Naresuan chased after Phraya Chin Chantu who had turned back to the city of Phra Nakhon. While King Naresuan was leading his army back by boat, he stopped his army at a large bend in the river called Thung Khok Pho or Nong Pho, which had a canal and many Bodhi trees. - Later, this place was the location of Wat Phokaram and in 1939, the name was changed to Wat Bang Pho Omawas. - Location: Wat Bang Pho Omawas, 90 Soi Pracharat Sai 1, Soi 19, Pracharat Sai 1 Road, Bang Sue Subdistrict, Bang Sue District, Bangkok 10800