The main color in the precinct of Wat Phra Kaew was gold

Phra Si Rattana Chedi and Phra Mondop in Wat Phra Kaew — Phra Si Rattana Chedi and Phra Mondop

Wat Phra Kaew, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the royal family, has a number of majestic buildings, often painted in gold, an easily recognizable symbol of wealth. Many tourists were walking among the gold-colored buildings. Again, the most conspicuous visitors were from China. Chinese could be heard here and there. This is a major tourist attraction in Bangkok. It must be firmly included in the sightseeing route of group tourists.

Chinese and gold are a combination that fits well together. In Chinatowns everywhere, there are stores selling gold, and they are crowded with customers. The Chinese love gold. I think this is a sign that the Chinese do not trust their country and government. Since they don't trust their country, they don't trust the money issued by their country either. They usually collect money so that they can escape from the country with it in case of emergency.

The structure in the photo was built at Wat Phra Kaew. The stupa on the left is called Phra Si Ratanath Chedi. The chedi on the left is called Phra Si Rattana Chedi and was built to resemble the stupa that once stood in Ayutthaya. The one on the right is called Phra Mondop and is said to house the Code of Laws. The doors of both chedis were closed and we were not able to enter.

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