Wat Sanam Chai, Buddhist temple in Ban Pom, Thailand.
Wat Sanam Chai is a Buddhist temple in Ban Pom featuring an ordination hall with a double-tiered roof supported by four pillars and a brick chedi behind the main structure. The compound contains multiple buildings arranged around the central religious spaces used for daily worship and practice.
The temple received its recognition as an ordained center in 1567 during King Chakkraphat's reign when it became a significant religious site. This establishment occurred during the Ayutthaya period when the temple gained importance for the regional Buddhist community.
The ordination hall displays Chinese ceramic ornaments on its front gable, reflecting how different Asian artistic traditions influenced the temple's design. These decorations show the region's long history of trade connections and cultural exchange.
The temple remains active for religious ceremonies and meditation, so visits should respect any ongoing activities at the site. Early morning is the best time to explore when the spaces are less busy and more accessible to visitors.
A four-tiered chedi in Mon style stands behind the temple and contains three ancient Buddha images preserved inside its hollow chamber for centuries. These hidden sculptures make the site an important repository for religious artworks rarely seen by ordinary visitors.
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