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Thailand: Incense burns in front of the statue of Prince Mahasurasinghanart, King Rama I's brother, Wat Chana Songkhram (Victory in War Temple), Bangkok

Thailand: Incense burns in front of the statue of Prince Mahasurasinghanart, King Rama I's brother, Wat Chana Songkhram (Victory in War Temple), Bangkok

Wat Chana Songkhram Rachawora Mahawiharn dates from before 1782 when Bangkok became the capital of Siam (Thailand).

King Rama I's brother, Mahasurasinghanart, renovated Wat Chana Songkhram more than 250 years ago in commemoration of his many victories over the Burmese.






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CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

David Henley

Credit:

Pictures From Asia

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