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WAT RATCHASINGKORN
The temple is thought to have been built in the reign of King Boromkot (1732-1758) at the end of the Ayutthaya period. Later, Somdet Krom Phra Ratchawangbowon Maha Surasinghanat , the Crown Prince in the reign of King Rama I, used his private funds to renovate it without making this public. This we learn from the eight slate Sema attached on each of the eight directions of the outer wall of the main chapel, the religious artifacts were built according to the order of the Crown Prince as a dedication to Buddhism.
Ubosot: It is believed to have been restored by HSH Princess Pikulthong and Princess Gaysom daughters of the Crown Prince, following the popular pattern in the reign of King Rama III.
Luangphor Daeng: An Ayutthaya Buddha image with Sukhothai influence made in a mixture of gold and bronze.
Chedi: The two chedis at the back of the ubosot and phra wihan (sermon hall) were built in "haystack" shape, a Rattanakosin chedi style.
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Address:
2114 Chareonkrung 74 Road
Wat Phraya Krai Sub-District
Bangkholaem District Bangkok 10120
Phone: (662) 289-1414
Fax: (662) 289-1414
Bus: 1 15 17 22 75
Air-con Bus: 4 Sai 38 Mb 20
Pier:
Chao Phraya Express Boat: Ratchasingkorn Pier
Opening Hours:
Temple: Daily 8 am-5 pm
Ubosot: Daily 8 am-5 pm
Admission Fee:
Free Admission
Activity & Festival:
Luangphor Sukhothai Festival
(End of Mar-Apr)
Parking:
In the Temple compound
Nearby Attractions:
Maenam Hotel
Wat Ladbuakhao
Wat Phai-ngern-chotinaram Wat Worachanyawart
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Important numbers 
Police emergency: 191 
