Wat Thung Lat Ya, Buddhist temple in Lat Ya, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
The temple stands amid green fields, featuring traditional Thai architectural elements with ornate decorative patterns on its main structures and surrounding buildings.
The temple establishment in Lat Ya reflects the expansion of Buddhist practice throughout the Kanchanaburi region during Thailand's religious development periods.
Local residents gather at Wat Thung Lat Ya for meditation sessions, religious ceremonies, and community activities that maintain Thai Buddhist traditions.
Since December 2023, the temple charges a maintenance fee of 20 baht per visitor to support operational costs, including electricity and water expenses.
The temple operates a cable car system requiring substantial maintenance, with repair costs exceeding 10 million baht to ensure visitor accessibility.
Location: Lat Ya
GPS coordinates: 14.09972,99.41500
Latest update: April 10, 2025 17:43
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