Wat Prasoet Sutthawat, Buddhist temple in Bang Pa Kok, Thailand.
Wat Prasoet Sutthawat is a Buddhist temple located in Bang Pa Kok with traditional Thai structures arranged around central courtyards. Its ordination hall and surrounding buildings display distinctly Chinese architectural influences in their design and ornamentation.
The temple was established in 1838 near the Khlong Rat Burana canal through an unusual origin story. A Chinese pig farmer discovered three large jars filled with money, which became the funding source for its construction.
The temple blends Thai Buddhist worship with Chinese artistic traditions visible in its murals and decorative details. The presence of Chinese artistic styles reflects how immigrant communities left their mark on local religious spaces.
Visitors should wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees when entering the temple grounds and must remove shoes before entering buildings. Respectful dress helps maintain the sacred nature of the space and is expected for a proper visit.
The ordination hall contains rare Chinese ink murals painted by the same artists who decorated the nearby Wat Ratcha-orasaram temple. This artistic connection reveals a network of Chinese artisans who worked across multiple temples in the region.
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