Wat Thong Sala Ngam

Wat Thong Sala Ngam is a private monastery temple affiliated with the Maha Nikaya Sangha, located in Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen Subdistrict, Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok. The temple occupies a land area of 20 rai.

Established as a temple in the year 2300 B.E., it was originally named Wat Thong Lang and sometimes referred to as Wat Thong. In 2320 B.E., it received the royal bestowal of Wisungkhamsima, and the most recent bestowal took place on May 20, 2548 B.E., during the reign of King Rama IX, King Nang Klao Chao Yu Hua. Local villagers rowed a boat through Khlong Bang Luang and came across a beautiful pavilion by the riverside. It is speculated that the temple's name originated from this waterfront pavilion. Due to the dilapidated condition of the original waterfront pavilion, it was subsequently demolished, and the pediment of the waterfront pavilion was used as the pediment of the sermon pavilion instead.

The ubosot, measuring 11.75 meters wide and 21.25 meters long, is constructed in the Thai architectural style using bricks and mortar. Inside the new ubosot, there is an enshrined Buddha image in the posture of giving blessings, known as Phra Buddha Rattanakosin. The sermon hall, with dimensions of 10 meters wide and 21 meters long, is built with wood.

The temple also features nine monk's cloisters, with two built with wood and six constructed as half-timbered structures.

Territory

To the north, it is adjacent to Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak.
To the south, it is adjacent to Wat Thong Sala Ngam School and private residences.
To the east, it borders Bang Luang Noi Canal.
To the west, it is adjacent to private residences.

The temple is located in a low-lying area prone to flooding during the rainy season and tidal fluctuations. It is easily accessible by both land and water transportation, with Bang Luang Noi Canal and Phetkasem Soi serving as important routes.

Within the temple, there are various buildings, described as follows:

1. The ubosot measures 11.75 x 21.25 meters and is built in the Thai style using bricks and mortar. The original ubosot, dating back to the Ayutthaya period, was in a dilapidated state and a new chapel was built instead. The new chapel measures 9 x 24 meters and is constructed with bricks and cement.

2. The pavilion is 10 x 21 meters wide and made of wood.

3. There are 9 monks' cloisters, consisting of 2 wooden houses and 6 half-timbered buildings.

4. The temple houses a sacred object, namely the principal Buddha image located in the ubosot. This Buddha image is adorned with art from the Thonburi period. Additionally, a Thonglor Pouring Ceremony was performed by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to consecrate the new ubosot, which is now completed.

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