Wat Pariwat Ratchasongkram

Wat Pariwat, located on the southern edge of central Bangkok, is a Buddhist temple distinguished by its opulent and unusual decorations. The temple features an array of statues and images drawn from pop culture and history, including figures like Che Guevara, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Popeye, Pikachu, and characters from One Piece. Some carvings are particularly peculiar, such as a Mickey Mouse with breasts, a rabbit with a selfie-stick, and demons with mobile phones. The temple is sometimes referred to as the "David Beckham Temple" due to a statue of the famous soccer player situated below the main altar. Murals in the ordination hall depict Winnie the Pooh and Albert Einstein.