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The Marble Temple (Wat Benchamabophit) - Bangkok

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Come and join me in exploring  Wat Benchamabophit,  commonly known as  the Marble Temple  in English, one of the most spectacular temples in Bangkok. Thailand and Bangkok Thailand  officially called the Kingdom of Thailand, is a small South East Asian country located near Myanmar and Cambodia. It was formerly known as  Siam . Though Thailand is officially a constitutional monarchy, whereby the prime minister is the head of government and a hereditary monarch is the head of state, it is actually under the control of a military junta. Thailand has been heavily influenced by the culture of India for several centuries. It is evident from the Indianised names of the kingdoms, cities, and even the Kings. Ramayana, the epic from India, is very popular in Thailand. Bangkok, known as  Krung Thep Maha Nakhon  in the Thai language, is the most populous and capital of Thailand. It is famous for its vibrant street life, ornate temples, massage parlors, and shopping. The Marble Temple Wa