Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibres made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well. The main reason is maintenance—artificial turf stands up to heavy use, such as in sports, and requires no irrigation or trimming. Domed, covered, and partially covered stadiums may require artificial turf because of the difficulty of getting grass enough sunlight to stay healthy. But artificial turf does have its downside: limited life, periodic cleaning requirements, petroleum use, toxic chemicals from infill, and some heightened health and safety concerns. Wat Bowon Niwet is regarded as being one of Bangkok’s most important temples, not least because it was here a number of kings (including Thailand’s current king, King Bhumibol) served their time in the monkhood. The national headquarters of the Thammayut Buddhist sect, the temple was built in 1829 and houses a very ornate ‘shrine-hall’ and a Buddha image from the 14th century. The temple also houses Mahamakut Buddhist University. Its main gate is opened once a week on lunar observance days and special events. The gate is finished in gold-leaf and its extremely ornate design includes coloured glass. Wat Bowon Niwet is a good place to visit if you have the time, but is perhaps not as important as some of the main sites if you have limited time.

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