TRAVEL/PHOTOGRAPHY/HISTORY

Wat Ku and Queen Sunandha’s Tragic Tale

A journey through history in Thailand

B.R. Shenoy
Digital Global Traveler
6 min readDec 19, 2023

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Wat Ku
Image by B.R. Shenoy

“Southeast Asia has a real grip on me. From the very first time I went there, it was a fulfillment of my childhood fantasies of the way travel should be.”
Anthony Bourdain

During our recent November 2023 holiday in Thailand, my husband, sister, and I had the privilege of exploring Wat Ku.

This extraordinary temple in Nonthaburi is easily accessible for a day trip from Bangkok, making it suitable for those with limited time.

My sister, an American expatriate residing in Thailand, was introduced to the temple by her Thai friend.

My sister expressed enthusiasm about showcasing its beauty. She suggested that I write about the poignant narrative associated with the temple.

Images by B.R. Shenoy’ s sister (with permission)

The temple’s Mon architecture and captivating mural paintings were just the beginning of what made our visit memorable. The expansive grounds featured diverse architectural…

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B.R. Shenoy
B.R. Shenoy

Written by B.R. Shenoy

World Traveler• Expat on 3 Continents•Editor: The Shortform, Dancing Elephants Press, Good Vibes Club, & The Heritage Pub•MS Chem Tox•BS Biochem• Proud Mom of 2