Wat Bowonniwet, or Wat Bowon for short is a first class Royal temple in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district. The temple, which is also known as Wat Bovornives was built during the reign of King Nangklao (Rama III) in the first half of the 19th century, when it was called Wat Mai. Originally there were two temples separated by a canal, the Wat Rangsi Sutthawat and the Wat Mai.
The temple is located on Phra Sumen road in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district. The nearest Chao Phraya river boat pier is Phra Athit express boat pier, about 700 meters away