Wat Samphanthawongsaram

Wat Samphanthawongsaram (29 August 2006)


Wat Samphanthawongsaram or by its full name Wat Samphanthawongsaram Worawiharn is a very old Buddhist temple in the Sampheng district of Bangkok. This third-grade royal temple was built during the Ayutthaya period. Previously there was a moat around the temple, creating an island in the middle. The moat is connected to the Chao Phraya River nearby. Due to its location surrounded by water, Wat Samphantawongsaram Worawiharn was called Wat Koh by the locals, meaning "island temple".

Wat Samphanthawongsaram was renovated by King Rama I in 1796. He also elevated its status to a royal temple, and changed its name to Wat Samphanthawongsaram, after Prince Samphanthawong, the king's son who founded the temple. The main image in the temple is a seated Buddha. It was made of hollow log with a layer of lime cover.

The Wat Samphanthawongsaram Worawiharn is located near the Chinatown Gate and Wat Traimit.

Getting there

Take the Bangkok MRT to the Hua Lamphong Railway Station (HUA). Coming out of the station, cross Thanon Rama IV (Rama IV Road) and enter Maha Phruttharam Road. This road follows the canal, Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, which flows on its right. About 1600 ft (500 meters) down the road, you arrive at Wat Maha Phruttharam on your left. [an error occurred while processing this directive]

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