Wat Samphran

Lifelike wax/fibreglass sculptures in vivid detail: Great Buddhist Monks, former kings of the Chakri Dynasty, and scenes of Thai life such as Thai chess, a Thai family, and the abolishing of slavery, among others.

Old temple with a chapel, vihara, and Buddha image thought to date from the Ayutthaya period. The Phra Phuttha Vithinayok museum shows historical remains, artefacts, and utensils of the
late monks Luang Poo Boon (Phra Phuttha Vithinayok Boon Kanthachoti) and Luang Poo Perm (Phra Phuttha Vithinayok Perm Punyavasano).

Behind the Don Whai temple is a market that still retains an appearance of a market dating back to the King Rama VI period, mostly selling food (deserts, fishes, fruits, vegetables, etc.).

The famous temple of Phra Rahu, the god of darkness. Worshippers often offer Rahu eight black offerings: black chicken, black jelly, black liquor, black rice and black pudding. In 1997, Khunying Phankrua Yongchaiyudh, Prime Minister Chavalit's wife, sought help from Phra Rahu to keep her husband's coalition government together. Seeking the blessing from Phra Rahu to repel bad luck is a common practice. Wat Sisa Thong is most popular with Rahu followers as it has a giant statue of Phra Rahu, said to be the largest in Thailand.

National film-preservation campus with the Thai Film Museum (vintage cameras, projectors, posters, and Thai cinema history), outdoor “Maya City” sets recreating old cinemas and film landmarks, and Sri Salaya Theatre screenings of classics and rarities. Guided museum tours run at set times, especially on weekends—check the schedule or book group visits ahead.

A huge upright Buddha image, in walking attitude, measuring about 15.8 metres marks the centre of the area. King Bhumibhol Adulyadej granted the name Phra Sri Sakkaya Thosapol Yan Phratan Buddhamonthon Sutas to the Buddha image. Important Buddhist ceremonies and festivities are held here, such as the Visaka Bucha Day, Makabucha Day, Asanhabucha Day, and Loy Krathong Festival among others.