Bangluang Mosque

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Muslims are the largest religious minority in Thailand. In Bangkok, Islamic mosques are in a great number. However, we'd like to recommend two mosques, which are significant in terms of artistic and historical value. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River and built in the reign of King Rama I (1782-1809), Bangluang Mosque is unique in its traditional Thai style building decorated with Thai, Europeans, and Chinese arts. Still, the Mosque carries Islamic symbolic features such as 30 pillars, 12 windows and 1 door which represent the numbers of chapters in the Koran and the 13 regulations of Islamic worshipping ritual. The best time to visit is around 10.00-11.00 hrs. and for your convenience, please call (0) 2466 6159 to make an appointment.