Wat Chan, Buddhist temple in Ban Chan, Thailand.
Wat Chan is a Buddhist temple on roughly 12 rai of land in Ban Chan with an ubosot measuring 10 meters wide by 20 meters long and traditional Thai architectural elements throughout the complex. The grounds include six teak wood monk quarters, a sermon hall, and a prayer hall for visitors.
The temple was founded on May 20, 1772, and received official royal permission for its boundary demarcation on January 9, 1795. This recognition confirmed its status as an established religious center in the region.
The main Buddha image in the ubosot shows the Mara Victory posture and is accompanied by seven ancient Buddha statues from the Thonburi period. These old figures remain central to how visitors experience and engage with the temple today.
The temple is located in Ban Chan and is easiest to reach on foot if you are staying nearby or passing through during the day. The best time to visit is early in the morning when monks go about their daily routines and the air is still cool.
The temple underwent substantial renovations in 1971 that incorporated modern glass walls around the ubosot. This modernization shows how traditional places can blend new materials while keeping their core character intact.
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