Wat Saman Rattanaram Temple - Chachoengsao, Thailand
I dropped in at Wat Saman Rattanaram Temple - Chachoengsao, Thailand and enjoyed myself. It was a good day out: sightseeing, feeding some fish, eating some food, tossing 1 Baht coins and singing the theme from the 1960's cartoon Spiderman.
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Wat Saman Rattanaram, Chachoengsao Thailand
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Wat Saman Rattanaram, Chachoengsao, Thailand
Beautiful, large temple with reclining Phra Pikanet (Ganesha) statue. Guan Yin (Chinese Goddess of Compassion) observing the cries of the human world. Phra Phom Si Hna, another representation of a Hindu God (Brahma). Situated on the bank of Bang Pakong River.
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Wat Saman Rattanaram, Chachoengsao, Thailand
Wat Saman Rattanaram || Chachoengsao, Thailand
Hi guys! Today we will visit Wat Saman Rattanaram Temple which is located in Bang Kaeo district of Chachoengsao. The temple is situated near the Bang Pakong Dam, north of Chachoengsao. The temple features 10 images of Hindu deities including a giant reclining image of Ganesha, the Elephant God, said to be the largest in Thailand, it measures 16 meters high and 22 meters long.
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หวัดดีค่ะ! วันนี้เราจะไปเยี่ยมชมวัดสมานรัตนาราม ซึ่งตั้งอยู่ในอำเภอบางแก้ว จังหวัดฉะเชิงเทรา วัดตั้งอยู่ใกล้กับเขื่อนบางปะกงทางตอนเหนือของจังหวัดฉะเชิงเทรา วัดนี้มีเทวรูปเทพฮินดูจำนวน 10 รูปรวมทั้งรูปปั้นพระพิฆเนศสีชมพูองค์ใหญ่ ซึ่งเป็นเทพช้างซึ่งมีขนาดใหญ่ที่สุดในประเทศไทย ที่มีความสูง 16 เมตรและยาว 22 เมตร
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Wat Saman Rattanaram is one of the most popular attractions in Thailand. Located in the Chachoengsao Province it is a days trip from Bangkok and Pattaya.
Chachoengsao, Thailand
Chachoengsao or Paet Riu ('eight stripes') is a province in eastern Thailand.[4] It has a history dating back to the reign of King Borommatrailokkanat in the mid-Ayutthaya period.
People originally settled by the Bang Pakong River and along canals.
Luangpho Phuttha Sothon is a centre of faith of the people of Paet Rio. In the past, Chachoengsao was a fourth class city under the ministry of defence.
During the reign of King Rama I, it was attached to the ministry of the interior.
During the reign of King Rama V, who changed the administration system, Chachoengsao became a city in the Prachin Buri Circle.
In 1916, its status was changed from a city to a province. Chacheongsao is a Khmer word which means deep canal.
The name Paet Rio comes from the story that the city once teemed with giant snakehead fish; up to eight cuts were required on the sides in the making of sun-dried fish.
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Pink Ganesha - Wat Saman Rattanaram Temple VR180 - วัดสมานรัตนาราม (Thailand)
Sensory overload with Pink Ganesha and other colorful statues at Thailand's amazing theme park like Wat Saman Rattanaram Temple.
タイのバンコク郊外にあるワット･サマーン･ラッタナーラームは、ピンクガネーシャやたくさんのカラフルな像に圧倒されるテーマパークのようなアメージングなお寺です。
This is a VR180 video. Use your finger to swipe or mouse cursor to grab the screen and look around. Best viewed in 3D on a HMD. No host. No voice-over. No music. Just pure immersion.
Located two hours outside Bangkok, this place of worship is not the easiest to get to. You can take a minibus to Chachoengsao and then ride in the back of a truck the rest of the way. Entrance is free.
The centerpiece of the temple is a huge bright pink statue of Ganesha. There are statues of rats in front and if you whisper your wish into one's ear, it is said your wish will become true three times faster.
There are also statues of other Hindu deities as well as random seeming statues such as Doraemon and Spiderman.
This place is extremely busy but a place you most definitely want to visit.
ピンクガネーシャ - ワット･サマーン･ラッタナーラーム VR180 (タイ)
これはVR180度動画です。指でスワイプ、またはマウスカーソルで画面を動かしてみて下さい。ヘッドマウントディスプレイ(HMD)を使用すると3Dでご覧いただけます。 ホストもナレーションも音楽もなし。現地にいる気分に浸れる180°ヴァーチャルリアリティー動画です。
このお寺はバンコクから2時間ほど離れた郊外にあります。自力で行くのはなかなか大変です。まずはバンコクのBTSエカマイ駅そばにある東バスターミナルから、チャチュンサオのバスターミナルまでミニバスで行きます。そこからソンテウに乗り約30分です。
パワースポットとしても知られているこのお寺の中心的存在は何といっても大きなピンクのガネーシャ像です。周りにいる使いのネズミの像に願いを囁くと、願いが3倍の速さで叶うといわれています。
そのほかのヒンドゥー教の神々の像があったり、なぜかドラえもんやスパーダ―マンの像があったりもします。
とってもにぎやかで混雑している場所ですが、是非行ってみてください。
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roadtrip to Chachoengsoa Ganesha pink elephant (พระพิฆเนศ) and Wat Saman Rattanaram,
Daytrip to the Ganesha pink in Chachoengsoa.
This temple is situated on the bank of Bang Pakong river in the bang Kaew District, Moung, Chachoengsao about 8 km from Wat Sothon. There is a nice Sleeping, pink, big, Ganesha or as thai peolple call him: Pra Pikkanet (พระพิฆเนศ)
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Wat Saman Rattanaram on the Bang Pakong river, Chachoengsao Thailand. ( 1 )
Chachoengsao, Paet Rio, has an old history dating back to the reign of King Borommatrailokkanat in the Ayutthaya period. Most of the people have settled near the Bang Pakong River and along canals. Luangpho Phuttha Sothon and is a centre of faith of the people of Paet Rio. In the past, Chachoengsao was a fourth class city under the Ministry of Defence. During the reign of King Rama I, it was attached to the Ministry of Interior.
Until the reign of King Rama V who changed the administration system, Chachoengsao became a city in the Prachin Buri Circle. In 1916, its status was changed from a city to a province. Chacheongsao is a Khmer word which means a deep canal. The name Paet Rio comes from the story that the city once teemed with giant snake head fish; up to 8 cuts were required on the sides in the making of sun dried fish.
Bang Pakong River originates from the Korat plateau, passes Prachin Buri, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Bang Khla of Chachoengsao, and flows out into the Thai Bay at Amphoe Bang Pakong covering a distance of 230 kilometres on it’s journey. The route of the river passes many interesting places such as Khrommakhun Maruphong Siriwats Residence, ancient fortress and a previous City Hall, old rafts and many Wats, and arrives at Wat Pho Bang Khla to the spectacular sights of the local bat community nesting here. Tourists can hire boats at the pier of Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan or in the town. The long tailed boat can accommodate 8 to 10 people and 40 people on the larger boats.
Wat Saman Rattanaram where you can see a giant Reclining Ganesha. This temple is situated on the bank of Bang Pakong river. There are two Ganesha Temples. This one with the pink Ganesha, is some distance north of the city. Wat Saman Rattanaram is located in Bang Kaeo, a sub district of Chachoengsao. The temple is situated near the Bang Pakong Dam, north of Chachoengsao. The temple features a giant reclining image of Ganesha, the Elephant God, said to be the largest of Thailand. The statue of the Hindu deity measures 16 metres high and 22 metres long and made from pink stucco texture in 2009, it took four months to build this.
There is a museum containing sacred objects in the basement of the statue. Around the base are 32 different postures of Ganesh statues enshrined with 5 servants rats in front. Only in Thailand would you find a religious site which combines shrines to Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism all on display in one temple. Near the premises is a market selling a variety of food and products. I have to say it was one of the best and most interesting markets I had visited. The temple was packed with visitors the day I was there due to it being a Sunday and many Thai people had a day off work.
Wat Saman Rattanaram | Thailand October 2019
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Wat Saman Rattanaram on the Bang pakong river, Chachoengsao Thailand. ( 2 )
Chachoengsao, Paet Rio, has an old history dating back to the reign of King Borommatrailokkanat in the Ayutthaya period. Most of the people have settled near the Bang Pakong River and along canals. Luangpho Phuttha Sothon and is a centre of faith of the people of Paet Rio. In the past, Chachoengsao was a fourth class city under the Ministry of Defence. During the reign of King Rama I, it was attached to the Ministry of Interior.
Until the reign of King Rama V who changed the administration system, Chachoengsao became a city in the Prachin Buri Circle. In 1916, its status was changed from a city to a province. Chacheongsao is a Khmer word which means a deep canal. The name Paet Rio comes from the story that the city once teemed with giant snake head fish; up to 8 cuts were required on the sides in the making of sun dried fish.
Bang Pakong River originates from the Korat plateau, passes Prachin Buri, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Bang Khla of Chachoengsao, and flows out into the Thai Bay at Amphoe Bang Pakong covering a distance of 230 kilometres on it’s journey. The route of the river passes many interesting places such as Khrommakhun Maruphong Siriwats Residence, ancient fortress and a previous City Hall, old rafts and many Wats, and arrives at Wat Pho Bang Khla to the spectacular sights of the local bat community nesting here. Tourists can hire boats at the pier of Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan or in the town. The long tailed boat can accommodate 8 to 10 people and 40 people on the larger boats.
Wat Saman Rattanaram where you can see a giant Reclining Ganesha. This temple is situated on the bank of Bang Pakong river. There are two Ganesha Temples. This one with the pink Ganesha, is some distance north of the city. Wat Saman Rattanaram is located in Bang Kaeo, a sub district of Chachoengsao. The temple is situated near the Bang Pakong Dam, north of Chachoengsao. The temple features a giant reclining image of Ganesha, the Elephant God, said to be the largest of Thailand. The statue of the Hindu deity measures 16 metres high and 22 metres long and made from pink stucco texture in 2009, it took four months to build this.
There is a museum containing sacred objects in the basement of the statue. Around the base are 32 different postures of Ganesh statues enshrined with 5 servants rats in front. Only in Thailand would you find a religious site which combines shrines to Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism all on display in one temple. Near the premises is a market selling a variety of food and products. I have to say it was one of the best and most interesting markets I had visited. The temple was packed with visitors the day I was there due to it being a Sunday and many Thai people had a day off work.
Wat Saman Rattanaram on the Bang pakong river, Chachoengsao Thailand. ( 6 )
Chachoengsao, Paet Rio, has an old history dating back to the reign of King Borommatrailokkanat in the Ayutthaya period. Most of the people have settled near the Bang Pakong River and along canals. Luangpho Phuttha Sothon and is a centre of faith of the people of Paet Rio. In the past, Chachoengsao was a fourth class city under the Ministry of Defence. During the reign of King Rama I, it was attached to the Ministry of Interior.
Until the reign of King Rama V who changed the administration system, Chachoengsao became a city in the Prachin Buri Circle. In 1916, its status was changed from a city to a province. Chacheongsao is a Khmer word which means a deep canal. The name Paet Rio comes from the story that the city once teemed with giant snake head fish; up to 8 cuts were required on the sides in the making of sun dried fish.
Bang Pakong River originates from the Korat plateau, passes Prachin Buri, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Bang Khla of Chachoengsao, and flows out into the Thai Bay at Amphoe Bang Pakong covering a distance of 230 kilometres on it’s journey. The route of the river passes many interesting places such as Khrommakhun Maruphong Siriwats Residence, ancient fortress and a previous City Hall, old rafts and many Wats, and arrives at Wat Pho Bang Khla to the spectacular sights of the local bat community nesting here. Tourists can hire boats at the pier of Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan or in the town. The long tailed boat can accommodate 8 to 10 people and 40 people on the larger boats.
Wat Saman Rattanaram where you can see a giant Reclining Ganesha. This temple is situated on the bank of Bang Pakong river. There are two Ganesha Temples. This one with the pink Ganesha, is some distance north of the city. Wat Saman Rattanaram is located in Bang Kaeo, a sub district of Chachoengsao. The temple is situated near the Bang Pakong Dam, north of Chachoengsao. The temple features a giant reclining image of Ganesha, the Elephant God, said to be the largest of Thailand. The statue of the Hindu deity measures 16 metres high and 22 metres long and made from pink stucco texture in 2009, it took four months to build this.
There is a museum containing sacred objects in the basement of the statue. Around the base are 32 different postures of Ganesh statues enshrined with 5 servants rats in front. Only in Thailand would you find a religious site which combines shrines to Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism all on display in one temple. Near the premises is a market selling a variety of food and products. I have to say it was one of the best and most interesting markets I had visited. The temple was packed with visitors the day I was there due to it being a Sunday and many Thai people had a day off work.
Wat Saman Rattanaram Chachoengsao
Wat Saman Rattanaram วัดสมานรัตนาราม
Wat Saman, วัดสมานรัตนาราม has perhaps the world's larges Reclining Ganesha (16 meter high and 22 meter long) in Chachoengsao district of Thailand. An hour's drive from Bangkok and one and a half hours from Pattaya. The temple is filled with Buddha-, toy figurines and more. We have visited the temple twice and think we've shot pictures of most of the tings you can see inside the temple area. Work it out out for yourself, it is a nice special temple to visit.
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Wat Saman Rattanaram on the Bang pakong river, Chachoengsao Thailand. ( 9 )
Chachoengsao, Paet Rio, has an old history dating back to the reign of King Borommatrailokkanat in the Ayutthaya period. Most of the people have settled near the Bang Pakong River and along canals. Luangpho Phuttha Sothon and is a centre of faith of the people of Paet Rio. In the past, Chachoengsao was a fourth class city under the Ministry of Defence. During the reign of King Rama I, it was attached to the Ministry of Interior.
Until the reign of King Rama V who changed the administration system, Chachoengsao became a city in the Prachin Buri Circle. In 1916, its status was changed from a city to a province. Chacheongsao is a Khmer word which means a deep canal. The name Paet Rio comes from the story that the city once teemed with giant snake head fish; up to 8 cuts were required on the sides in the making of sun dried fish.
Bang Pakong River originates from the Korat plateau, passes Prachin Buri, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Bang Khla of Chachoengsao, and flows out into the Thai Bay at Amphoe Bang Pakong covering a distance of 230 kilometres on it’s journey. The route of the river passes many interesting places such as Khrommakhun Maruphong Siriwats Residence, ancient fortress and a previous City Hall, old rafts and many Wats, and arrives at Wat Pho Bang Khla to the spectacular sights of the local bat community nesting here. Tourists can hire boats at the pier of Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan or in the town. The long tailed boat can accommodate 8 to 10 people and 40 people on the larger boats.
Wat Saman Rattanaram where you can see a giant Reclining Ganesha. This temple is situated on the bank of Bang Pakong river. There are two Ganesha Temples. This one with the pink Ganesha, is some distance north of the city. Wat Saman Rattanaram is located in Bang Kaeo, a sub district of Chachoengsao. The temple is situated near the Bang Pakong Dam, north of Chachoengsao. The temple features a giant reclining image of Ganesha, the Elephant God, said to be the largest of Thailand. The statue of the Hindu deity measures 16 metres high and 22 metres long and made from pink stucco texture in 2009, it took four months to build this.
There is a museum containing sacred objects in the basement of the statue. Around the base are 32 different postures of Ganesh statues enshrined with 5 servants rats in front. Only in Thailand would you find a religious site which combines shrines to Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism all on display in one temple. Near the premises is a market selling a variety of food and products. I have to say it was one of the best and most interesting markets I had visited. The temple was packed with visitors the day I was there due to it being a Sunday and many Thai people had a day off wor
Wat Saman Rattanaram on the Bang pakong river, Chachoengsao Thailand. ( 5 )
Chachoengsao, Paet Rio, has an old history dating back to the reign of King Borommatrailokkanat in the Ayutthaya period. Most of the people have settled near the Bang Pakong River and along canals. Luangpho Phuttha Sothon and is a centre of faith of the people of Paet Rio. In the past, Chachoengsao was a fourth class city under the Ministry of Defence. During the reign of King Rama I, it was attached to the Ministry of Interior.
Until the reign of King Rama V who changed the administration system, Chachoengsao became a city in the Prachin Buri Circle. In 1916, its status was changed from a city to a province. Chacheongsao is a Khmer word which means a deep canal. The name Paet Rio comes from the story that the city once teemed with giant snake head fish; up to 8 cuts were required on the sides in the making of sun dried fish.
Bang Pakong River originates from the Korat plateau, passes Prachin Buri, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Bang Khla of Chachoengsao, and flows out into the Thai Bay at Amphoe Bang Pakong covering a distance of 230 kilometres on it’s journey. The route of the river passes many interesting places such as Khrommakhun Maruphong Siriwats Residence, ancient fortress and a previous City Hall, old rafts and many Wats, and arrives at Wat Pho Bang Khla to the spectacular sights of the local bat community nesting here. Tourists can hire boats at the pier of Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan or in the town. The long tailed boat can accommodate 8 to 10 people and 40 people on the larger boats.
Wat Saman Rattanaram where you can see a giant Reclining Ganesha. This temple is situated on the bank of Bang Pakong river. There are two Ganesha Temples. This one with the pink Ganesha, is some distance north of the city. Wat Saman Rattanaram is located in Bang Kaeo, a sub district of Chachoengsao. The temple is situated near the Bang Pakong Dam, north of Chachoengsao. The temple features a giant reclining image of Ganesha, the Elephant God, said to be the largest of Thailand. The statue of the Hindu deity measures 16 metres high and 22 metres long and made from pink stucco texture in 2009, it took four months to build this.
There is a museum containing sacred objects in the basement of the statue. Around the base are 32 different postures of Ganesh statues enshrined with 5 servants rats in front. Only in Thailand would you find a religious site which combines shrines to Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism all on display in one temple. Near the premises is a market selling a variety of food and products. I have to say it was one of the best and most interesting markets I had visited. The temple was packed with visitors the day I was there due to it being a Sunday and many Thai people had a day off work.
Wat Saman Rattanaram on the Bang pakong river, Chachoengsao Thailand. ( 8 )
Chachoengsao, Paet Rio, has an old history dating back to the reign of King Borommatrailokkanat in the Ayutthaya period. Most of the people have settled near the Bang Pakong River and along canals. Luangpho Phuttha Sothon and is a centre of faith of the people of Paet Rio. In the past, Chachoengsao was a fourth class city under the Ministry of Defence. During the reign of King Rama I, it was attached to the Ministry of Interior.
Until the reign of King Rama V who changed the administration system, Chachoengsao became a city in the Prachin Buri Circle. In 1916, its status was changed from a city to a province. Chacheongsao is a Khmer word which means a deep canal. The name Paet Rio comes from the story that the city once teemed with giant snake head fish; up to 8 cuts were required on the sides in the making of sun dried fish.
Bang Pakong River originates from the Korat plateau, passes Prachin Buri, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Bang Khla of Chachoengsao, and flows out into the Thai Bay at Amphoe Bang Pakong covering a distance of 230 kilometres on it’s journey. The route of the river passes many interesting places such as Khrommakhun Maruphong Siriwats Residence, ancient fortress and a previous City Hall, old rafts and many Wats, and arrives at Wat Pho Bang Khla to the spectacular sights of the local bat community nesting here. Tourists can hire boats at the pier of Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan or in the town. The long tailed boat can accommodate 8 to 10 people and 40 people on the larger boats.
Wat Saman Rattanaram where you can see a giant Reclining Ganesha. This temple is situated on the bank of Bang Pakong river. There are two Ganesha Temples. This one with the pink Ganesha, is some distance north of the city. Wat Saman Rattanaram is located in Bang Kaeo, a sub district of Chachoengsao. The temple is situated near the Bang Pakong Dam, north of Chachoengsao. The temple features a giant reclining image of Ganesha, the Elephant God, said to be the largest of Thailand. The statue of the Hindu deity measures 16 metres high and 22 metres long and made from pink stucco texture in 2009, it took four months to build this.
There is a museum containing sacred objects in the basement of the statue. Around the base are 32 different postures of Ganesh statues enshrined with 5 servants rats in front. Only in Thailand would you find a religious site which combines shrines to Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism all on display in one temple. Near the premises is a market selling a variety of food and products. I have to say it was one of the best and most interesting markets I had visited. The temple was packed with visitors the day I was there due to it being a Sunday and many Thai people had a day off work
Wat Saman Rattanaram วัดสมานรัตนาราม
Another Moisty blog in Thailand. I went to see the biggest pink Ganesha in the world at Wat Saman Rattanaram (วัดสมานรัตนาราม). I could have taken private transport or comfy bus. However I decided to go by local transports, state train and songthaew. Those are fun transports to get around in my opinion.
How to get there
Train - 13 baht - Roughly 90 to 60 min travel time (depends on where you get on)
Hua Lamphong, Bangkok (or any station on the way in Bangkok) to Chachoengsao
Blue lined white Songthaew - 30 baht - Roughly 30 min travel time
Chachoengsao bus terminal, and railway station to Wat Saman Rattanaram
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Wat Saman Rattanaram on the Bang pakong river, Chachoengsao Thailand. ( 3 )
Chachoengsao, Paet Rio, has an old history dating back to the reign of King Borommatrailokkanat in the Ayutthaya period. Most of the people have settled near the Bang Pakong River and along canals. Luangpho Phuttha Sothon and is a centre of faith of the people of Paet Rio. In the past, Chachoengsao was a fourth class city under the Ministry of Defence. During the reign of King Rama I, it was attached to the Ministry of Interior.
Until the reign of King Rama V who changed the administration system, Chachoengsao became a city in the Prachin Buri Circle. In 1916, its status was changed from a city to a province. Chacheongsao is a Khmer word which means a deep canal. The name Paet Rio comes from the story that the city once teemed with giant snake head fish; up to 8 cuts were required on the sides in the making of sun dried fish.
Bang Pakong River originates from the Korat plateau, passes Prachin Buri, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Bang Khla of Chachoengsao, and flows out into the Thai Bay at Amphoe Bang Pakong covering a distance of 230 kilometres on it’s journey. The route of the river passes many interesting places such as Khrommakhun Maruphong Siriwats Residence, ancient fortress and a previous City Hall, old rafts and many Wats, and arrives at Wat Pho Bang Khla to the spectacular sights of the local bat community nesting here. Tourists can hire boats at the pier of Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan or in the town. The long tailed boat can accommodate 8 to 10 people and 40 people on the larger boats.
Wat Saman Rattanaram where you can see a giant Reclining Ganesha. This temple is situated on the bank of Bang Pakong river. There are two Ganesha Temples. This one with the pink Ganesha, is some distance north of the city. Wat Saman Rattanaram is located in Bang Kaeo, a sub district of Chachoengsao. The temple is situated near the Bang Pakong Dam, north of Chachoengsao. The temple features a giant reclining image of Ganesha, the Elephant God, said to be the largest of Thailand. The statue of the Hindu deity measures 16 metres high and 22 metres long and made from pink stucco texture in 2009, it took four months to build this.
There is a museum containing sacred objects in the basement of the statue. Around the base are 32 different postures of Ganesh statues enshrined with 5 servants rats in front. Only in Thailand would you find a religious site which combines shrines to Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism all on display in one temple. Near the premises is a market selling a variety of food and products. I have to say it was one of the best and most interesting markets I had visited. The temple was packed with visitors the day I was there due to it being a Sunday and many Thai people had a day off work.