IPA: [wát pðráÃâ sÃÂàrát.ta.náÃâ sàÃÂt.sa.daÃÂ.raÃÂm]) is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. It is a potent religio-political symbol and the palladium (protective image) of Thai society.[1] It is located in Phra Nakhon District, the historic centre of Bangkok, within the precincts of the Grand Palace.