Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan is a Buddhist temple in the Pom Prap Sattru Phai district of Bangkok. The temple dates back to Ayutthaya era, when it was called Wat Sakae. King Rama I renovated the temple and renamed it to Wat Saket. During the reign of King Rama III the Chedi Phu Khao Thong was added to the temple. The temple has become a popular tourist attraction in Bangkok.
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