Formerly and still colloquially known as Wat Ngoen (วัดเงิน, "silver temple") after the founder, Sino magnate Ngoen (เจ้าสัวเงิน) who was husband to the Princess Si Sudarak, an elder sister of King Rama I.

King Rama IV ordered it restored again and changed its name to "Wat Ratchada Thitthan".

The ordination hall was built in the Chinese style of art, without roof finials as in traditional Thai architecture.

The principle Buddha image which was made of bronze during the King Rama I's reign represents the subduing Mara posture.

[1][2] It is located along the southern bank of canal Khlong Bang Phrom.