What Phra Kaew & Grand Palace, also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. This wát adjoins the Grand Palace on common ground that was consecrated in 1782, the first year of Bangkok rule. The 945,000 sq metre grounds encompass more than 100 buildings that represent 200 years of royal history and architectural experimentation. The wát structures are extremely colourful, comprising gleaming, gilded stupas, polished orange and green roof tiles, mosaic-encrusted pillars and rich marble pediments.
Praying
Many Thais express the feeling that they are somehow unworthy of nibbana. By feeding monks, giving donations to temples and performing regular worship at the local wát (temple) they hope to improve their lot, acquiring enough merit (Pali term punna; Thai term bun) to prevent or at least lessen the number of rebirths.
Buddha's words
The Buddha taught his disciples:
When you see, just see
When you hear, just hear
When you smell, just smell
When you touch, just touch
When you know, just know