Wat Sitaram, Buddhist temple in Khlong Maha Nak, Thailand
Wat Sitaram is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok with an ordination hall that blends Chinese architectural style with Thai roof tiles. The structure displays decorative gables combining glazed ceramics and floral stucco work.
The temple was founded during King Rama II's reign as Wat Khok Mu by Chao Krom Yim, a Mon leader who brought Chinese pig farmers to the area. It grew as a spiritual center for this emerging Chinese community.
The temple reflects in its design the mixed heritage of an area where Chinese and Burmese communities once lived side by side. Visitors can see how the space continues to serve people who gather here for their spiritual practices.
The temple sits near Wat Saket and Bobae Market on Damrong Rak Road, making it accessible from nearby landmarks. Visitors should dress respectfully and be mindful of ongoing religious activities at the site.
The gables showcase an unusual blend of ornate Chinese glazed ceramics and delicate Thai stucco florals. This combination is rare to encounter and visually documents how the two communities worked closely together during the temple's early days.
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