Wat Mahabut sits alongside the Phra Khanong Canal. It is very popular with worshippers who mainly come here for one purpose, to visit the Mae Nak Shrine. This is probably Thailand’s most well known and popular ghost. Bast on actual events that took place in the 19th Century, it has been made into numerous TV shows and movies. The story starts with Mak being called off to was leaving behind his pregnant wife. While he is away, his wife dies while giving birth. However, on his return, the ghost of Mae Nak tricks him into thinking that she is still alive.
Location: Bangkok
Geo Coordinates: 13.713037,100.603094
Also in this area:
- ASIATIQUE The Riverfront (เอเชียทีค เดอะ ริเวอร์ฟร้อนท์)
- Sanam Luang (สนามหลวง)
- Chao Mae Tuptim Shrine เจ้าแม่ทับทิม
- Wat Phasi วัดภาษี
- Suan Luang Rama IX (สวนหลวง ร. 9)
- Krom Luang Chumphon Palace (วังกรมหลวงชุมพรเขตอุดมศักดิ์)
- King Prajadhipok Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์พระบาทสมเด็จพระปกเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว)
- Ban Bat Monk’s Bowl Community บ้านบาตร
- Phra Sumen Fort (ป้อมพระสุเมรุ)
- Memorial of Expeditionary Force (อนุสาวรีย์ทหารอาสาสงครามโลก ครั้งที่ 1)
- Maen Si Waterworks (การประปาแม้นศรี)
- Museum of Siam (มิวเซียมสยาม)
- Wat Dhammamongkol (วัดธรรมมงคล)
- Siriraj Hospital (โรงพยาบาลศิริราช)