Wat Molilokkayaram


Wat Molilokkayaram Ratchawarawihan or simply Wat Molilokkayaram is an ancient Thai temple site between Wat Arun and Wat Kalayanamitr rim Khlong Bangkok Yai near Anuthin Sawat Bridge and close to Tonson Mosque.

History

The temple is a second class royal monastery, it was built in mid-18th century without knowing who founded, in that era it was named "Wat Tai Talat" because it is located in the area next to the end of Thonburi Market. Up until now this name is still used as an informal name for the temple.
In 1767, King Taksin incorporated the temple as part of his Thonburi Palace. Later, in Rattanakosin period, King Phutthaloetla Naphalai renovated the ordination hall and renamed "Wat Phutthaisawan". When King Nangklao restored all the temple and rename to "Wat Molilokyasutharam" and changed to Wat Molilokkayaram in the present. In addition, this temple is also a place of study for the son of King Phutthaloetla Naphalai in childhood.
In 1997, the abbot of the temple further developed and upgrading to Pali school for novice and monk. At present, it is the school that has the most Pali-winning students in Thailand.

Permanent structures