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Is Wat Pho under scaffolding?

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Yes, it should look like the photo.

Short answer: As of 2 Nov 2026, Wat Pho in Bangkok and Ayutthaya is clear of scaffolding, with no works or closures reported.

No scaffolding, closure or major works found in official notices or news when we last checked. Small cleaning jobs and short closures can still happen.

Wat Pho, Bangkok and Ayutthaya: the classic view
The photo you are hoping for: the classic view (taken 2024), not a current photo. Mastertongapollo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Is Wat Pho under scaffolding or closed?

Yes, it should look like the photo. No scaffolding, closure or major works found in official notices or news when we last checked. Small cleaning jobs and short closures can still happen.

Are any works planned at Wat Pho?

No works are announced at Wat Pho as far as we know. We last checked on 2 Nov 2026.

What can I visit instead of Wat Pho?

Chao Phraya boat in Bangkok and Ayutthaya is a good alternative that is open.

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