Wat Chantharam Worawihan, Thonburi District,
Bangkok Metropolis

Wat Chantharam Worawihan, is a royal temple of the Worawihan type and was built during the Ayutthaya period. Originally, it was named Wat Bang Yi-Ruea Klang or Wat Klang. In the third reign of the Ratanakosin Period (King Rama III), it was renovated by Phyra Surasena (Khun New) and its new name was given by the King who also elevated it to the status of a royal temple of the Worawihan type.
The Ordination Hall (Phra Ubosot) was initially made of brick and mortar. Once again in a dilapidated state, Phra Wisutthiwaraphon, the abbot, had it renovated in 1974 and the renovation was completed in 1977. Its structure was changed to reinforced concrete and made in the Chinese arcitectural style. The Phra Ubosot houses the principal Buddha of brass in the attitude of Subduing Mara. The inside wall also features a high-relief crowned Buddha image made of teak covered in tin. The image depicts the attitude of Restraining the Ocean to Rise. The Department of Fine Arts has registered this image as a national heritage.
The Phra Wihan (Viharn) is of Chinese architectural style without ornate decorative pieces. Its structure was once made of brick and mortar and was restored as reinforced concrete at the same time the Ordination Hall was restored. A number of ancient Buddha images are housed inside.