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Wat Intra

Wat Intra

Located in Tambon Saothonghin, Wat Intra was built in 1720. In its ubosot, there is the main Buddha image in an attitude of subduing Mara, made of made of red sandstone.

Thanks to its importance and green environment near Wat Intra Canal, Wat Intra is often included in the tour of 9 temples in Nonthaburi. This temple was built in 1720. Inside the utbosot, there is the main Buddha image sitting with an attitude of subduing Mara, made of red sandstone. The style of this Buddha image is believed to be an arts from around the end of Ayutthaya Kingdom. Overall, the neatness reflected on the Buddha image, and also on the architecture, reflects how craftsmen in this area were really high-skilled experts. Wat Intra is also known for having a great preacher like Luang Pho Pichai Panthyaro. Here, visitors can make merit in many ways : donating to support the constructiion of a hospital or releasing fish into the river. Opening hours: Everyday, 08:00-16:30. For more information, Tel. 0 2276 2720-1.