Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen

TemplePhasi Charoen

Photo: Pablotorrado / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons (resized)

Historically it's fascinating: founded around 1610, nearly abandoned, then transformed by meditation master Luang Pu Sodh into a huge educational/meditation centre. It's also the origin point of the Dhammakaya tradition.

See it on the map Part of Hidden Bangkok Temples, 18 places In Thonburi and the West Bank

Nearby stops

The next pins on the map, straight-line distance from Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen.

Big Buddha viewing platform Viewpoint, 100 m away Uruea Cafe Boat Pier and Photo View Point Sunset spot, 200 m away Wat Khun Chan Temple, 200 m away Wat Nang Chee Temple, 650 m away Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market Hidden gem, 1.3 km away

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