Wat Bang Khae Noi

Wat Bang Khae Noi is a Buddhist temple in Bang Khae Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province, Thailand. It is notable for its wooden ubosot (ordination hall) made of teak, extensively decorated with intricate wood carvings depicting scenes from the life of the Buddha and the Ramakien. Located near the Mae Klong River close to Amphawa Floating Market, it is an active temple and cultural attraction.

Visitors can expect a compact temple compound centered on a distinctive teak wood ubosot with detailed carvings covering interior and exterior walls, doors and panels. The hall houses a principal Buddha image and displays traditional Thai woodcraft. The grounds include other temple buildings, open courtyard areas and riverside surroundings. Visitors can walk around the ubosot to view carvings, observe religious activities and take photographs of the architecture.

Wat Bang Khae Noi is a historic temple in the Amphawa area, with origins dating to the late Ayutthaya to early Rattanakosin period. The present teak ubosot was constructed and elaborately carved in the late 19th to early 20th century, reflecting the craftsmanship and patronage of that era. The carvings preserve Buddhist narratives and traditional Thai artistic styles.

The temple is an active Theravada Buddhist temple serving the local community for merit-making, prayer and religious ceremonies. It is culturally significant for its extensive teak wood carvings that illustrate Buddhist teachings and Thai literary heritage, representing a notable example of religious art and architecture in Samut Songkhram.