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Wat Sawaitchat Bang Lam Phu Lang, Khlong San, Bangkok, 10600. The front of the temple is next to the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Behind the temple is on Charoen Nakhon Road. Bang Lamphu Lang Subdistrict, Khlong San District, Bangkok, Temple number 1401

Your Grandfather Krommuen Surinthararak (His Royal Highness Prince Chat Tonratchasakul Chatkul) was built between 1816 and 1830 at the end of King Rama II and the beginning of King Rama III consecutively, later consecrated as a royal monastery. As appears in the annals of King Rama III.

When it comes to the restoration and construction of monasteries in 1850, it is said that Wat Chao and Wat Namanam were both built and dedicated as royal temples, some were not dedicated, etc. Krom Muen Surinthararak. By building a temple during the reign of King Rama III, King Nang Klao. He restored

King Rama IV, King Mongkut The royal name was given to Wat Sawetchat, which was consecrated as a royal monastery and was given financial assistance. To commemorate His Royal Highness Prince Chat. who founded the temple

The original name of this temple It was originally an ancient temple at the end of the Ayutthaya period as a capital. But there is no evidence of who built it, with the old temple as evidence. which the villagers call it Wat Phu Phu, sometimes Wat Bang Lamphu Nai, sometimes Wat Kampuchat, in front of the temple There is an area that has grown along the Chao Phraya River until it becomes shallow, far from the original temple.

Your Grandfather Krommuen Surinthararak So he took the temple out and built a new one. As appears today He ordered the dismantling of His Majesty's palace to build a large monastery with 5 rooms (that is, it is a palace or group 1 at present) and built a chapel. Phra Wihan Sala Karn Prang and Phra Prang, etc.

The original reclining Buddha "Phra Phutthabandhunmun Pradit Sathit Reclining Buddha" (reclining Buddha) is a Buddha image in the art of the early Rattanakosin period, built around 1821, approximately 188 years old. It was built on a level surface in the temple grounds. and is flooded every year Because the temple is located next to the Chao Phraya River. This caused the reclining Buddha to be severely damaged and dilapidated.

Old temple Built around the Ayutthaya period. Creator unknown The main Buddha image in the old temple It is a Buddha image in a meditation posture. It is said that the Buddha image was woven from bamboo and then molded from cement. It was built in the past along with the temple. I don't know who created it. When was it built? It is an ancient monk and is highly revered by the people. His name is Phra Buddha Samadhi Khun Suntharasma, giving alms to the people, but the villagers like to call him Buddha. Reverend Father Bot Bon

Reverend Father Bot Bon It is a Buddha image in the posture of meditation, stucco, lacquered and gilded. Art from the Ayutthaya period, lap width 2.30 meters, height from base to head 3.40 meters, enshrined as the main Buddha image in the temple. Luang Pho Bosat Bon There will be people coming to pay homage every day because they believe in sacredness.

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