Wat Uttamaram, Thai Buddhist temple in Pasir Mas District, Malaysia
Wat Uttamaram is a Buddhist temple in Pasir Mas with roughly twenty buildings spread across its grounds, including stupas, pavilions, and meeting halls. The complex also holds dormitories, a crematorium, and a school where Thai language classes are taught.
The temple was established in 1925 by Abbot Khron Ratchanaren, a respected teacher known locally as Tok Raja. It was built in a remote jungle area that could only be reached by river at the time.
This temple serves as a center where Thai Buddhists in Malaysia gather for worship and spiritual practice. You can witness daily rituals and ceremonies that reflect the traditions brought from Thailand across generations.
The temple is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM with no admission fee required. Parking spaces are available near the main entrance for visitors who arrive by car.
The grounds include sports facilities like a football field, badminton courts, and a playground, making it a gathering place beyond its religious purpose. This blend of spiritual and recreational spaces reflects how the community uses the site daily.
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