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Wat Charoen Sukharam Worawihan

This temple compound is also home to a fish sanctuary, where fishing and any catching of marine animal is prohibited. The pond, located in front of the temple, teems with two types of indigenous fish in particular: PlaTaphianNgoen and PlaTaphian Thong. Noodle vendors nearby offer...

This temple compound is also h...

Central Region Samut Songkhram

Wat Pradu

Wat Pradu was a very old temple built in the late Ayutthaya period. In the Rattanakosin time King Rama V, for the respect he had for Luang Pu Jaeng the Wat Pradu abbot at that time, paid a visit by river to the temple, and...

Wat Pradu was a very old templ...

Central Region Samut Songkhram

Wat Sathatham (Wat Mon)

WatSatthatham, also known as Wat Mon, is located at Tambon Bang Cha Kreng. The temple is made from valuable golden teak wood and the inner walls are inlaid with mother-of-pearl. It was built in 1982 by the former abbot of the temple, PhraKhruSamutvisutthiwong. Inside the...

WatSatthatham, also known as W...

Central Region Samut Songkhram

Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram

Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram is located near King Rama II Memorial Park. This Temple belongs to the Bang Chang family. It was constructed by Princess Phrarubsirisopharkmahanaknari, the mother of Queen Amarintharamat. The area behind this temple was the residence of Luang Yokkrabat and Khun Nak. WatAmphawanChetiyaram is...

Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram is loc...

Central Region Samut Songkhram

Wat Chulamanee

This ancient Temple sits on the bank where the Amphawa Canal connects with the Phi Lok Canal. The temple was built in the Ayutthaya period during the late reign of King Prasatthong. This ancient Temple sits on the Canal-side where the Amphawa Canal converges with the...

This ancient Temple sits on th...

Central Region Samut Songkhram

Wat Bang Kung

Wat Bang Kung is located in the same area as the Bang Kung Camp, on the opposite side and separated by a road. Within the temple, there is an old ordination hall which houses a large sculptured Buddha image commonly called by villagers as Luangpho...

Wat Bang Kung is located in th...

Central Region Samut Songkhram

Wat Bangkapom

It is located on the 37th and 38th kilometer marker along the highway number 325 (Samut Songkhram- Bang Phae). It is an ancient temple constructed during the late Ayutthaya period approximately in 1769. The interesting thing inside the temple's old image hall is the brick...

It is located on the 37th and ...

Central Region Samut Songkhram

Wat Ban Laem (Wat Phet Samut Worawihan)

Located in the province's main town, this temple was once known as Wat Si Champa and has played a significant role in Thai historical migration. According to royal chronicles, Burmese armies attacked the city of Petchaburi in 1764, causing Ban Laem villagers from the area...

Located in the province's main...

Central Region Samut Songkhram

Wat Phummarin Kudi Thong

An unusual story lies behind the monks' residence at this old temple. It is said that a man from a prominent family was told by the abbot of a different temple, named Wat Bang Li, that his daughter would become queen. The wealthy man promised...

An unusual story lies behind t...

Central Region Samut Songkhram

Wat Intaram

Wat Intaram is located at Moo 1, Tombon Mueang Mai, Amphur Amphawa, Samut Songkram province. This old temple was built in 1757 during Ayutthaya period. It was renovated in Rama III reign. The Ubosot hall is built with marble together with brick and mortar while...

Wat Intaram is located at Moo ...