Wat Chomphuwek, Buddhist temple in Tha Sai, Thailand.
Wat Chomphuwek is a registered historic Buddhist temple in Tha Sai, Thailand, set on raised ground along Sanam Bin Nam Road. The compound holds several traditional Thai structures, including an ordination hall and a Mon-style chedi built in the early 20th century.
The temple was founded in 1757 by a Mon monk named Poh Phu Si Chomphu and carried a different name at the time. It was established near the end of the Ayutthaya period and reflects the presence of Mon monastic communities in this part of Thailand.
The murals inside the ordination hall cover the walls from top to bottom with scenes from the Buddha's life, painted in a style that reflects Mon artistic traditions. Visitors who look closely can spot figures dressed in traditional Mon clothing, a detail that sets this temple apart from others in the area.
The temple is accessible via Soi Nonthaburi 33, which branches off Sanam Bin Nam Road. Going in the early morning gives the best chance to see monks during their daily routines, and the grounds are easy to walk around at that time.
The Mon-style chedi on the grounds was built in 1917, more than 150 years after the temple itself was founded, showing that the compound kept growing across different generations. This gap between the temple's founding and the chedi makes it a rare example of Mon architectural tradition continuing well into the modern era.
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