wat phrasri rattana sasadaram or wat phra kaew, the "temple of the emerald buddha", is one of the most sacred buddhist temples in thailand. it is in the grounds of the grand palace. it is the only temple in bangkok that does not have monks. this temple is famous for the statue of buddha, which is really made from jade, not emerald. the king of thailand is the only person allowed to go near the emerald buddha. the king changes the clothes on the buddha three times every year. in summer the buddha is dressed in a crown and jewelry; in winter he wears a golden shawl, and in the rainy months he wears a gold robe and headdress.