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Century of faith: Bangkok’s new Tai Hong Kong White Jade Shrine opens to public
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BANGKOK — A new Chinese shrine has opened in the heart of the capital, blending Teochew architectural heritage with a royal tribute and over a century of charitable tradition.
Key facts
- The Tai Hong Kong White Jade Shrine, built to mark His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday, officially opened to the public on 25 May 2026 on Charoen Rat Road in the Sathon area
- BANGKOK — A new Chinese shrine has opened in the heart of the capital, blending Teochew architectural heritage with a royal tribute and over a century of charitable tradition.
- Construction began with a foundation-laying ceremony on 14 June 2021, presided over by Privy Council President Gen
- The shrine is managed by the Por Teck Tung Foundation, one of Thailand’s oldest Chinese charitable organisations, whose roots trace back to 1899 when 710 Chinese residents pooled funds to establish a public cemetery open to all, regardless
Summary
The Tai Hong Kong White Jade Shrine, built to mark His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday, officially opened to the public on 25 May 2026 on Charoen Rat Road in the Sathon area. On 20 May, His Majesty the King, accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen, presided over the opening ceremony and granted the building its name.
The shrine is managed by the Por Teck Tung Foundation, one of Thailand’s oldest Chinese charitable organisations, whose roots trace back to 1899 when 710 Chinese residents pooled funds to establish a public cemetery open to all, regardless of class, ethnicity, or religion.