Wat Prasat Bunyawat, Buddhist temple in Wachira Phayaban, Thailand
The temple stands along Khlong Maha Sawat canal, featuring traditional Thai architectural elements and housing three ancient Buddha statues named Luang Pho In and Luang Pho Chan.
Originally named Wat Nok in 1854 during King Mongkut's reign, the temple received its current name in 1937 and maintains strong connections to the royal family.
The temple functions as the Bangkok Local Museum, presenting artifacts and information about the Thawi Watthana District's heritage and Buddhist practices.
Visitors can reach the temple using public transportation, with its location at coordinates 13.783611, 100.507222, near the intersection of major Bangkok transportation routes.
The temple produces specific white-colored Phra LP Thuad amulets from BE 2506, which incorporate fragments of earlier models and sacred herbs in their creation.
Location: Wachira Phayaban
GPS coordinates: 13.78361,100.50722
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:57
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