Is Wat Paknam worth it?
Worth itUnderrated · +34Thonburi temple with a 69 m golden Buddha and a psychedelic green glass stupa atop its chedi
Worth it. 4.7 on Google from 12,000+ reviews; the top-floor stupa lives up to photos, though lower floors are underwhelming.
Hype47How famous and hyped it is
Reality81Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
4.7 ★ Google · 12,180 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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The glass stupa ceiling and the giant Buddha are among Bangkok's most striking free shots.
Why Reality is 81
Lives up to its fame4/54.7 on Google from 12,000+ reviews; the top-floor stupa lives up to photos, though lower floors are underwhelming.
Value for money5/5Free entry to a huge Buddha and a spectacular glass stupa room.
Can’t get it elsewhere5/5Nothing else in Bangkok matches the green glass stupa room; the Big Buddha is the city's largest.
Easy to do3/5No queues or tickets, but it's in Thonburi with a 10–20 min hot walk from MRT Bang Phai.
What people loved
The emerald glass stupa room on the chedi's top floor is a genuine wow moment — and freeFar fewer visitors than the Grand Palace or Wat Arun; spacious and peacefulHuge Big Buddha visible from the BTS and across the canalWalk from MRT Bang Phai passes a real canal-side neighbourhoodWhat wore them down
Lower floors of the chedi are 'not all that interesting' and there's no on-site guide or much English informationOut of the centre in Thonburi; the walk from the MRT is hotInstagram fame has made the cafés and photo spots across the canal crowdedBeyond the Buddha and the stupa there 'aren't too many things to see'Know before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: No tickets or booking; dress modestly.
EntryFree for the grounds, Big Buddha and the Maha Chedi (stupa)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Visiting hoursAbout 8 a.m.–6 p.m. daily for visitors (Google lists the grounds as 24 hours)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Highlights69 m Big Buddha (completed 2021); 80 m five-storey Maharatchamongkhon chedi with an 8 m green glass stupa and painted ceiling on the top floorSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Dress codeShoulders and knees covered; shoes off inside the chediSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed1–1.5 hours; 2–2.5 hours including the walk from the MRTSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereMRT Bang Phai, then 10–20 min walk over canal footbridges; Grab ~฿100–200 from central BangkokSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
In their words
“There aren't too many things to see, but the area is peaceful and not very crowded with tourists”
“Don't forget to go inside the pagoda to the top floor, it is gorgeous.”
“It's wonderful here, and worth going out of your way to visit.”
“The best part is that there's no entrance fee”
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Questions people ask
Is Wat Paknam free?
Yes. The grounds, Big Buddha and the chedi with the glass stupa are free to enter.
How do I get to Wat Paknam?
Take the MRT Blue Line to Bang Phai and walk 10–20 minutes over canal footbridges, or take a Grab (~฿100–200 from central Bangkok).
Where is the glass stupa at Wat Paknam?
On the top floor of the five-storey Maharatchamongkhon chedi behind the Big Buddha.
How tall is the Big Buddha at Wat Paknam?
69 metres tall and 40 metres wide; it was completed in 2021.
Is there a dress code?
Yes — cover shoulders and knees, and remove shoes inside the chedi.
Better fits, according to people who went
Sources
- Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen — Wikipedia
- Big Buddha Bangkok: Wat Paknam guide — The Blond Travels
- Google Maps: Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen