The bell at Wat Phra Kaew is said to have the sweetest chime one could ever hear, but it is a sound that is rarely heard. The bell tower was originally built by King Rama I at the same time as the temple and Grand Palace compound. The original bell tower was torn down and replaced with the present ornate one that follows traditional Thai architecture. The bell tower was finished during the reign of King Rama V, in time for the centenary celebrations of Bangkok as the capital. This evening, those lucky enough to be in the range of the bell tower will bear witness to this fact.

Source: Bangkok Post February 12, 2017 00:02 UTC