Wat Kai Tia

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Wat Kai Tia, Buddhist temple in Ban Run, Thailand

Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Kai Tia features traditional Thai architecture and serves as an active monastery.

Established in 1910 on the site of an earlier temple from 1817, Wat Kai Tia was founded by Mon migrants fleeing political instability in Burma.

The temple received its boundary stones Wisungkhamsima in 1971, marking its official recognition within Thailand's Buddhist temple registration system.

The temple grounds contain several structures, including a cremation tower and storage buildings housing ceramic pottery and traditional forged implements.

The monastery premises display ancient Siamese anchors, which according to historical records were made of wood and weighted with stones.

Location: Ban Run

GPS coordinates: 14.31111,100.56417

Latest update: March 15, 2025 05:52

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