Decorated rocket-like stupa could be seen between the pillars of Wat Phra Kaew

decorative pagoda between decorative pillars in Wat Phra Kaew — Decorative pagoda in Wat Phra Kaew

The entrance to the royal palace was full of people. My bad premonition was confirmed: the inside of the palace was also overflowing with tourists. The first place I entered after buying a ticket was not the palace itself, but a Buddhist temple called Wat Phra Kaew. Of course, this temple was also crowded. This temple, located beside the Royal Palace, is for the exclusive use of the Thai royal family and is used for ceremonies, so you will not see any Buddhist monks in the temple grounds. It is usually open to tourists, and on this day, the only people I saw were tourists. This is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Bangkok.

The temple grounds were filled with tourists, and group tourists were shouting here and there. It is difficult to feel religious tranquility here. Rather, it is difficult to feel that this is a religious facility. Walking around, I felt as if I was walking through a busy market or an amusement park attraction. As I wander around, struggling against the crowd, I suddenly stop and see a long, slender stupa stretching skyward between ornately decorated pillars.

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