Wat Ang Thong Worawihan

Wat Ang Thong Worawihan is a second-class royal Buddhist temple (Worawihan) in Tambon Sala Daeng, Mueang Ang Thong District, Ang Thong Province, central Thailand. Located in the town centre near the Chao Phraya River, it is the principal temple of the province. Notable for its historic ubosot, revered Buddha images and traditional Thai architecture, it serves as an important religious and cultural centre for local residents and visitors.

Visitors can expect a compact, active royal temple compound in central Ang Thong town with a traditional ubosot (ordination hall), viharn, chedi and Buddha images. The grounds are paved and landscaped with mature trees, offering a calm setting for sightseeing, photography and observing local Buddhist practices. The architecture reflects Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin styles with gilded decoration and murals inside the main halls.

Originally known as Wat Ang Thong, the temple dates to the Ayutthaya period and was restored during the early Rattanakosin period. It was later elevated to a second-class royal temple of the Worawihan type and has served as the principal temple of Ang Thong Province, reflecting the historical development of the town along the Chao Phraya River.

As the main royal temple of the province, it is an important centre for Theravada Buddhism, religious ceremonies, merit-making and annual Buddhist festivals for the local community. The temple houses revered Buddha images and preserves traditional Thai religious architecture and art.