UNESCO officially adds Phra Prang of Wat Arun to Thailand's Tentative List, marking a significant step towards World Heritage ...

Wat Arun, meaning "Temple of the Dawn," is named for the Hindu god Aruna, God of Dawn. And fittingly, this 270-foot temple is glorious to behold at dawn or sunset.

FILE - A Chinese tourist rents traditional Thai costumes and poses for a photographer at Wat Arun, or the "Temple of Dawn," in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File ...

While distracting you, they may note your PIN or swipe your card info. At popular tourist places in Bangkok like Wat Arun or Grand Palace, ‘official’ local pier operators will tell you that the public ...