Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) Amulet from the Kingdom of Thailand How about a good year in 2026? Known as the guardian temple of the Thai Royal Family. Founded in 1784, it is affectionately known as the "Temple of the Emerald Buddha" because it houses an emerald-colored Buddha image in its main hall. This emerald-colored Buddha image was accidentally discovered in 1434 within the stupa of a temple in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, which had been destroyed by lightning. Since then, the kings and powerful figures of the time were fascinated by this special Buddha and moved it around Thailand. It is now carefully enshrined in this temple. Dial color: Gold