Phra Vihara-Wat Rachabopit,Bangkok

Phra Vihara or the secondary ceremonial building is of the similar characteristic to Phra Ubosodh or the main ceremonial building. It is on purpose to keep The Principle Buddhist Manuscript, Tripitaka. The panels of door and windows are of painted wood carving with bit of glided glasses. In the middle of the panels are designed with insignias of The Royal Decoration.

Wat Ratachabophit was constructed in 1869 by King Rama V. The king made it his royal temple for his reign as was the custom of former kings (such as Wat Phra Chetuphon for King Rama I, Wat Arun during King Rama II's reign, Wat Ratcha Orasaram of King Rama III's reign, and Wat Ratchapradit during King Rama IV's reign). The word Ratchabophit means The Temple Built by the King, and the words Sathit Maha Simaram mean The Temple where big boundary stones are erected. The temple was well planned. The round gallery is an unique feature, linking the Ubosot and Wiharn. Inside, the Ubosot is decorated in Thai and French styles.