About Phra Phuttha Mahasamut
Phra Phuttha Mahasamut is a revered Buddha image located in Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand, near the coastal area of the Tha Chin River estuary. The image is venerated by local Buddhists and visitors as a symbol of protection for seafarers and the community. Situated in the central coastal region south of Bangkok, it serves as a religious landmark and cultural focal point for merit-making and respectful visitation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a religious site centered on a large Buddha image venerated by the local community. The setting is in the low-lying coastal district of Mueang Samut Sakhon, within an urban and semi-coastal environment. Visitors typically observe the image, pay respects, make merit, and take photographs from designated areas. The atmosphere is quiet and respectful, consistent with a Buddhist place of reverence.
Key highlights
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Revered Buddha image known as Phra Phuttha Mahasamut
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Religious landmark for the Samut Sakhon coastal community
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Location in Mueang Samut Sakhon near the Tha Chin River and Gulf of Thailand coast
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Place for merit-making and respectful observation
Culture & Context
The image holds cultural and religious significance for Buddhists in Samut Sakhon as a symbol of protection and prosperity, particularly associated with the coastal and fishing community. It is respected as a focal point for Buddhist devotion, merit-making, and local religious observance.
Route
| By road | Accessible by road within Mueang Samut Sakhon District via local roads connecting to Rama II Road (Highway 35) from Bangkok and surrounding provinces |
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Need to know
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