Wat Sai, Buddhist temple in Bang Khun Thian district, Thailand
Wat Sai is a Buddhist temple in Bang Khun Thian district with an ancient ubosot built in Ayutthaya architectural style and a central hall for religious ceremonies. The grounds display ceramics from the Rattanakosin period integrated into its decorative elements.
The temple was founded in 1703 during the Ayutthaya period and received official recognition as a community place of worship in 1708 through Wisungkhamsima certification. This formal approval solidified its status as an established religious site in the region.
The Tamnak Thong mansion, covered in gold-painted lacquer over black resin, represents traditional Thai craftsmanship and sits within the temple grounds. Visitors can observe the elaborate decorative details that show how local artisans worked during earlier periods.
The temple is located in Bang Khun Thian and accessible via Ekkachai Road, with multiple entrance points throughout the grounds. Visitors should be aware that the site can be busy during major Buddhist holidays.
The grounds once hosted the central region's main floating market, which received a royal visit with Japanese dignitaries in 1964. This trading tradition has since moved elsewhere, leaving only traces of its former bustling commerce on the site.
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