Wat Lat Phrao, Buddhist temple in Lat Phrao district, Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Lat Phrao is a Buddhist temple in the Lat Phrao district of Bangkok featuring a modern yellow-painted Ubosot that houses three standing Buddha statues positioned on an elevated terrace within a spacious Viharn. The grounds are organized with open courtyards and prayer areas carefully arranged around the main structures.
The temple was established in the 19th century, predating the residential development that transformed the surrounding area starting in the 1960s. This early founding makes it a spiritual anchor point in a neighborhood that later developed as a modern urban district.
The temple holds replicas of two significant Buddha statues: the Luang Po Sothon from Chachoengsao Province and a model of the Emerald Buddha. These copies are visible to visitors and reflect how local worshippers honor these revered figures.
The temple is located near Lat Phrao Canal in Soi 41 and welcomes visitors throughout the day. A morning market in the vicinity makes it an active area where you can experience local daily life.
The temple's Chedi contains Buddhist relics brought from Kandy in Sri Lanka, adding religious significance to this spiritual center. This connection to another Buddhist nation makes it stand out in the local religious landscape.
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