Wat Si Sudaram, Buddhist temple in Bang Khun Non, Thailand
Wat Si Sudaram is a registered historic site and temple in the Bang Khun Non area of Bangkok, on the Thonburi side of the city, sitting along a canal. The grounds hold bronze statues, including one of the monk Somdej Toh, a Tipitaka library, and a statue of the goddess Guanyin placed beside the water.
The temple was originally called Wat Chi Pa Kaow and traces back to the reign of King Narai during the Ayutthaya period. It was later renovated and renamed by Princess Si Sudarak during the Rattanakosin era.
Wat Si Sudaram was the childhood school of Sunthorn Phu, who later became one of Thailand's most celebrated poets and mentioned the place in his writing. His name remains tied to this temple, giving it a place in the country's literary memory that goes beyond its religious role.
The temple stands on Charan Sanit Wong Road and is within walking distance of the Bang Khun Non MRT station. Going early in the day gives you more space to walk around the grounds without crowds.
The statue of the Chinese goddess Guanyin sits right at the edge of the canal inside the grounds, which is an unusual placement that brings together Thai Buddhist tradition and Chinese religious practice in one spot. This kind of side-by-side coexistence is not common among temples in this part of the city.
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