Why Is This Beautiful Bangkok Temple So Empty??

[@sunshinemoonlight15]

It's very normal they want to see your bag because of security reasons

[@RaiWayOut]

Yeah and he was really nice so I can’t even be mad 😁 if it was NY security wouldn’t be so friendly ahahah 😂🙏🏾

[@denseone]

It is called "Loha Prasat" literally "The Metal Castle". It is the last of its kind in the world, there used to be two others, one in India, and another in Sri Lanka. There are 37 spires, spread across 3 layers, representing the 37 virtues of enlightenment, and the spire at the top representing enlightenment. The spires are cast from metal, unlike other temples which usually uses wood inlaid with glass or covered with gold leaf.

[@RaiWayOut]

It’s sad that it’s the last of its kind, I really love this style of architecture. It feels beautiful inside and out! Thank you for this great information!

[@yendayo]

Dont worry about the backpack search, it's random. Sometimes they pick someone so they can pretend they are working. It's not the look, if anything it's because you look easy going.

[@RaiWayOut]

That does make me feel better, especially since the guard was so nice! It was okay 🙏🏾 thank you

[@orawancarlile6192]

​@@RaiWayOutThailand has no race like in the US. So don't worry about how you would be treated here in Thailand. You are clumped into the same as the Caucasian white person or Chinese tourist who outside appearance not much different than other Thais.

[@otto3768]

The check at the BTS station is just a normal routine. They check everybody included Thai. No choose and pick like they do at the Airport. It used to be a lot but it’s fewer now. People feel the same as you that it kinds of annoying so some security guard does not want to do it. The guard you talked to he thought you were going to Ratchayothin. There are so many places in Thai start with Ratcha… such as Ratchadumnaern, Ratchapruek, Ratchada, etc.. anyhow I enjoy watching your vlog. Enjoy your stay in Thailand.

[@RaiWayOut]

Yeah I think I was more frustrated that i went the wrong direction but i don’t blame the guard, I should’ve been more clear. Still the guard was so nice so I couldn’t be mad at him ahahah thank you for watching 😇🙏🏾

[@PEACEKEEPER-mm3js]

It's call " Loha Prasat " become a world heritage site UNESCO 2005. You can see monk in Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan Temple.

[@RaiWayOut]

I didn’t realize it was a world heritage site! That’s amazing 😳

[@JKLMoops]

1:25 The BTS Guard asked where are you goin' - Nana, Chit-Lom? You asked Ratchathewi (Rat-cha-the-wi) but he heard that Ratchayothin (Rat-cha-yo-thin) 😊And that place is 40 minutes away distance Sorry, for our broken communication 🙏 Luv ya vlog ❤

[@RaiWayOut]

Ahaha yeah it’s okay! It was just a mistake! I understand 😁🙏🏾 thank you for watching!!! I appreciate you

[@พิมพ์พันธุ์โม่งปรณีต]

Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan (Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan) at 25.19 ที่นี่คือที่บรรจุ พระบรมสารีริกธาตุ Buddhist relics

[@RaiWayOut]

Wow I really thought it was beautiful! I’m still shocked that many people don’t visit. Maybe it’s better this way. Thank you for watching 🙏🏾

[@mickeymix7777]

As a New Yorker originally from Thailand, I’m excited to visit Thailand next month! It’s great to see you enjoying the country. The differences between NYC and Bangkok are definitely wild, Bangkok has its own unique energy. Looking forward to experiencing it again soon! Thank you for taking the time to learn and appreciate Thai culture! Welcome to the kingdom krub🇹🇭🙏🏻

[@RaiWayOut]

@@mickeymix7777 wow a fellow New Yorker! That’s amazing, thanks for watching the video! What are some of your favorite things to do here??

[@mickeymix7777]

​@@RaiWayOut There's so much to love about Thailand! It truly has something for everyone. If you're into stunning architecture, the Grand Palace is a must-visit. For Muay Thai enthusiasts, experiencing a match at Rajadamnern Stadium is unforgettable. And if you're interested in ancient Thai history, Ayutthaya, the old capital city just 1-2 hours from Bangkok, is fascinating. I have fond memories of hanging out in Chinatown after school, enjoying delicious street food with friends. But the highlight of my upcoming trip is definitely visiting Chiang Mai and Koh Lipe to escape the stress of NYC haha And there’s so much more to explore! Let me know what interests you, and I’d be happy to come up with some recommendations! : )

[@kenwongsa5273]

I got checked many times, and I got fed up with it. I don't even look suspicious or anything, just a typical Thai guy here. My new approach was just walked straight to the security guard and offered my bag for the search lol.

[@RaiWayOut]

😂😅that’s a very good strategy. This was my first time but if it happened all the time I’d feel the same as you

[@afteryou55]

It's one of the most beautiful temple. Normally lots of tourists visiting.

[@lucca_lee]

Thailand public/private place random check for bag from time to time, as local it very annoy but understandable, Bangkok got terorerist and gun shooter from time to time the check doesnt really effective of course it needed x-ray machine but better than not checking at all so people feel comfortable of being check since they are there to ramdon check.

[@RaiWayOut]

Yeah I’d rather safety over comfort so I understand. I didn’t know things like that happened here though! Thank you for your comment 🙏🏾

[@Zenkawa93]

Don't feel bad about the buses. I'm Thai and still can't figure out the bus routes in Bangkok ^^"

[@RaiWayOut]

Ahahaha! I’m not alone! That makes me feel better

[@มะติณณ์]

ผมแนะนำให้คุณไปพระบรมหาราชวัง และวัดโพธิ์ และพิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติพระนคร แล้วคุณจะตะลึงในทุกสิ่ง คุณต้องไปให้ได้นะ คุ้มค่ามากจริงๆ

[@RaiWayOut]

I’m gonna go! Thank you for your recommendations! I appreciate that 😁🙏🏾

[@hardvibe866]

There is an application called VIABUS but I don't know if it covers all the buses in BKK. You can type in the location and it will tell you which line to take.

[@RaiWayOut]

I’ll definitely try this! If I can learn the bus system I think it’ll be convenient

[@mhsurajit]

You go to this temple via the canel boat service, more convenient and cheap. Only 5 minutes-walk from Ratchathewi BTS station to the pier and less than 10 minute-walk from Phan Fa Le Lad pier to the temple.

[@fujifamily2712]

I apologize for the security guards giving me the wrong directions. They are minimum wage employees, so their work quality is not good enough.

[@RaiWayOut]

Don’t worry! I understand it, it happens sometimes. I can tell it wasn’t any bad intentions so I don’t mind. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment! 😁🙏🏾

[@wachiraphanofficial]

Welcome to Thailand ❤🎉have a nice trip

[@RaiWayOut]

@@wachiraphanofficial thank you for your warm welcome 🫶🏾🙏🏾😊

[@Ajjiam]

It is normal school. In the pass, it was no official school, but the temple and monk teached childrens both secular and dharma contents. This arthiculture "Loha Prasart" or Metal Castle is very rare, there are only 2 in the world, another one might be in Sri Lanka.

[@TheNice72]

Hiiii, just randomly found you clip! Thank you for visiting and enjoy Thailand. As you seem interesting in culture and have a curiosity 😸, here's some info just in case you would like to know. @19:44 The quote on pillars are from Buddhist Scriptures (Thai called it พระไตรปิฎก Tripiṭaka - it's something like Christian's Bible). You may see this kind of quotes in every temples. Sometimes on a sign at the tree, sometimes on the wall, or maybe on the temple painting, etc.. @21:58 School at the temple? Yes, it's a school. Previously, in the historical time, men only got an education by became a monk and studied at the temple (and leave the monkhood afterwards). Long time later, the king had an idea to establish a school near the temple area (so men don't have to ordain to get education). You see many schools in/near the temples around Thailand. Some are normal schools, some are religious schools for novice and monk, depends on each temple school. Sorry for the long detail 😆 Just hope this helps you. Have a nice stay here.

[@RaiWayOut]

I appreciate the long message! Thank you for sharing this great Information! I didn’t know this but I am definitely curious about the culture 😊 also thank you for taking the time to watch the vlog!

[@isaranoompradit5448]

You are so polite and great person. You know how to respect and care so much about Thai culture, like try not to talk louder in the temple or in the train or in public areas, some foreigners from some countries are acting like they are superior to the locals talk louder, pointing stuff by using foot etc. but we are used to it and never blamed for anything. But you are great great 👍

[@RaiWayOut]

Wow! thank you thank you THANK YOU 🙏🏾 I really do feel respect is important, it’s part of my personality. I see other foreigners behave that way sometimes and I don’t understand it. Thank you for being patient and kind 🩵

[@ชํานาญนันหาร-ท9ด]

Because the number of monks is decreasing, being a monk is difficult. You have to abandon everything and focus on practice.

[@RaiWayOut]

Yeah I imagine that’s a very difficult sacrifice for everyone! So I understand. I wonder if it’ll eventually improve 🤔

[@woodyexplorer]

A temple is supposed to be a quiet place where you can always come to have peace of mind.

[@RaiWayOut]

I agree! The peace and quiet is a great thing

[@watchara168]

its like playing skyrim going into that temple with you bro good job hahaha

[@RaiWayOut]

Ahaha best comment 😂 I love that. I’m glad you could experience this adventure with me. Thank you!

[@pitakrupaman]

This is a check to prevent the entry of weapons and dangerous items. The security officer gave the wrong way. I'm sorry he doesn't understand English. You should read the directions. The signs are in English. It might be easier than asking him. You should ask if he speaks English. Foreigners with backpacks and bags will be subject to security checks.

[@RaiWayOut]

Yes, i definitely should’ve spoken more clearly. Usually I just check the directions myself but since the guard wanted to help I thought it was nice. I’m glad he was very nice! I think having these security checks are okay if it’s for everyone’s safety.

[@pitakrupaman]

@@RaiWayOut เที่ยวให้สนุกนะ. ยินดีต้อนรับ

[@yendayo]

Very beautiful temple. I have never been to this place.

[@RaiWayOut]

I recommend it! I felt much more calm after leaving ☺️

[@timwalker2458]

Ignore the BTS guards, dont look at them. They wont bother you. Always maps before you go through the ticket barrier. Temples are so boring 😴 😅 If I do go into one I tend to leave a 20 baht tip. Last of the big spenders. As for the buses, 7 years so far. I dont understand them so much.

[@RaiWayOut]

Ahaha wow so the busses are complicated and it’s not just me 😅 I’ll definitely take your advice about not looking at the guards

[@user-nidnidnid2013]

ขอให้คุณพระคุ้มครองให้คุณเดินทางท่องเที่ยวในไทยอย่างมีความสุขและปลอดภัยนะคะ

[@RaiWayOut]

Thank you for your blessings 🙏🏾😊 I appreciate your kindness

[@1weerayut]

Passenger travel in Thailand There are many routes available, electric trains, taxis, buses, and there are also passenger boats on the canals in Bangkok. If you study the route And the method of using the service is very convenient for coming to Ratchanadda Temple because the passenger boat station is very close to the temple.

[@RaiWayOut]

Thanks for the info! I need to learn more 🙏🏾

[@kellypeace7915]

The backpack will be checked all the time. It's random. If there are not many passengers, yes they will check on your bag (just try to put the job in action). So don't feel awkward for that 😊

[@RaiWayOut]

Thank you for your comment! 🙏🏾😁 I don’t mind it

[@pentor23liv74]

ขอให้บารมีพระพุทธรูปในวัด. และผลบุญช่วยให้คุณมีความสุข.

[@RaiWayOut]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😊 thank you for that

[@apinanjawang9814]

สวัสดีครับ

[@RaiWayOut]

Hello! 👋🏾

[@KMTDivision]

I think he's just bored and wanted to do some duties, I hope he didn't make you feel weird and discouraged though. Some BTS security handle procedures very well but some are just awkward like the one you met in this vlog. In my opinion, the MRT securities are more professional and many of them can speak English.

[@RaiWayOut]

Yeah honestly it’s okay since he was still polite. I could tell it wasn’t bad intentions but I think in the moment I was very confused 😵‍💫 thanks for coming to watch another video! 😊

[@onalonan]

Thai Temple should be quite just like that my friend because it's a home of the monks that they used to meditation. When people go inside and make a noise it's really rude here my friend, and also people just,go there to give the food to the monks and Thai monks they just eat once a day at around 11 so most temple should be quite all day except around 11 my friend.

[@RaiWayOut]

I understand! Thank you for your comment 😁 i was just comparing it to other temples I’ve been to. I agree it should be quiet and peaceful! 🙏🏾

[@maggymakigo6432]

Thank you ❤ we love you.

[@RaiWayOut]

Love you most 😁🫶🏾

[@Nsk1518]

I think it’s better to take bts or mrt and get off at the station that close to the place and take a bus or motorcycle taxi to the place that you want to go ( save time ). Have a good day.

[@RaiWayOut]

Yeah you’re definitely right 😅

[@ryanross4594]

If you want more interaction at any temple in Thailand you have to go between 11am-12pm. during this time they are usually either chanting or feeding the monks. On Sundays is the busiest usually as that's when most Thai's are at the temple around 10am to 1pm

[@RaiWayOut]

@@ryanross4594 I’m definitely interested in seeing that! Also do you have a temple recommendation I should visit?

[@ryanross4594]

@@RaiWayOut Phra Buddha Dhammakāya Thepmongkhon

[@ryanross4594]

@@RaiWayOut Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen

[@RaiWayOut]

@@ryanross4594 thank you!

[@ryanross4594]

@@RaiWayOut no problem

[@wisarutbholsithi5561]

AHA, you are at the pavillion with 37 peaks, not the resident area of those monks and abbot along with the Chapel

[@bioninaviva]

Ratchathewi is opposite way of Ratchayothin, sorry for that hetold you the wrong direction

[@RaiWayOut]

Ahaha I’m glad I noticed quickly 😅

[@krisnapongtansanguan510]

In the old day many schools usually attach to temples in Thailand because monks are teachers .

[@RaiWayOut]

Wow! That’s amazing thank you for sharing !

[@suthipankartanyoo8958]

Oh the security thought you gonna go to Rachayothin but you wanna go to Rachathewi that's why he sent you to the opposite way.

[@RaiWayOut]

Ahahaa yeah it’s kinda funny now that I think about it 😅

[@suayhughes8103]

Enjoy watching. Great video!!

[@RaiWayOut]

You’re the best thank you for watching 🙏🏾😁

[@khera8196]

The roofs of the square castle were made of metal and consisted of 37 peaks. They were not made of wood and roof tiles like the other temple buildings. The temple design was adapted from Sri Lanka into a traditional Thai style and houses the relics of the Buddha. The most famous Buddha statue is 'พระพุทธเสฏฐุตตมมุนิทร์.' To answer your question, I'm not sure about the differences between the other statues inside, but they were not made with the same details since many different constructors worked on them with the concept of showcasing various Buddha postures. I apologize for my limited knowledge, but I hope this information helps.

[@wiruncha3395]

sometimes my thai bag was searched, sometimes not, not consistent, and my bag is one fourth your bag size. staff on some buses are crazier people than those on sky trains and subway hahaha.

[@RaiWayOut]

Ahaha oh no, should I avoid busses then? 😅

[@wiruncha3395]

@@RaiWayOut no no no go try, they are tamer now. Back then I must always be prepared to do it right, like someone in front of me rang the bus stop bell too many times, the bus lady told them if you are in such a hurry, you can go through the window now.

[@TheEarthMD]

As a Bangkoker, I traveled by this temple a thousand times but never been inside. So peaceful and quiet. The school nearby is a normal high school. In old Thai society before the education was compulsory, people liked to sent their children to learn with monks so many temples in Thailand have the school nearby and use the budget that people donated to temple. Now a day those school are owned and got a budget by state. Thank you for the vlog, welcome to Bangkok and hope you’re enjoy visiting Thailand.

[@somppm]

It's not a temple. You should read about the place before you visit.

[@RaiWayOut]

I appreciate your thought, and thank you for watching I appreciate you, but it is a temple. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Ratchanatdaram - forevervacation.com/bangkok/loha-prasat - thisisbangkok.com/see-and-do/religious/buddhist-temples/wat-ratchanatdaram/

[@somppm]

@RaiWayOut Almost right. Wat is temple. In wat there are many buildings and activities.

[@somppm]

Keep on young man. There are things to learn that are different from the Western world.

[@orawancarlile6192]

Drink cold drink plenty because it will help cool you off to maintain body temperature. The temples are mostly quiet unless there is famous due to the previous abbot who got respected with certain abilities provided protection to deciples. That hall way is for you neditate through walking. Most temple would not charge you to enter to pay respect ir tour the campus.

[@siyasun8381]

Keep rocking and nice outfit

[@RaiWayOut]

Thank you! I appreciate you! 😁

[@ศรินญาพรหมบุบผา]

Rad-cha-ta-wee station

[@RaiWayOut]

That definitely helps my pronunciation 😅thank you!

[@r-p6278]

Talk to bts officer better than security.

[@RaiWayOut]

Hello! What do you mean? 😅 and thank you for watching 🙏🏾

[@r-p6278]

@@RaiWayOut 1:40 I mean you ask at tiket officer better.

[@RaiWayOut]

@@r-p6278 ah yes! Definitely

[@DannyStrange236]

The guard just not clear what you said, pls don't upset, many places name in Thailand sound a bit similar

[@RaiWayOut]

Yeah I should’ve been more clear. I have trouble pronouncing some names 😅 the guard was very nice so I wasn’t mad. He was trying to help

[@sirikulteeraworamongkol6879]

Your vlog is interesting. If you need someone to support information about Bangkok, pls. don’t hesitate to contact me 😉

[@RaiWayOut]

@@sirikulteeraworamongkol6879 you’re the best! Will do! Thank you!!!!

[@Maxx-rm2cg]

Don't worry, I've had my bags checked sometimes because they're unemployed

[@Taumkt-ic2pk]

❤❤❤

[@RaiWayOut]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@AnonyAlph]

Supposed to be peaceful and quite place good to sit down and give your mind relax and walk out with worry free. People know this place are for meditation that why they don’t go, I feel like I have to tip toe and whisper in the air or take a 💤