Wat Chong Lom

Wat Chong Lom is a Theravada Buddhist temple located in Tha Chin Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon Province, on the western bank of the Tha Chin River near Mahachai town. It is a long-established community temple serving local residents for merit-making, prayer and religious ceremonies. The temple features traditional Thai architecture with an ordination hall, Buddha images and a quiet riverside compound.

Visitors can expect a quiet, active community temple compound set along the Tha Chin River. The grounds include an ordination hall (ubosot), prayer halls, Buddha images, and open courtyards with shaded areas. The riverside location offers views of fishing boats and daily local life. Visitors can observe or participate in merit-making, light incense, pay respect to Buddha images, and walk around the peaceful grounds.

Wat Chong Lom is a historic community temple in Tha Chin dating to the early Rattanakosin period, long serving as the religious center for the riverside settlement along the Tha Chin River. It has been maintained and restored over time while retaining its role as a local place of worship.

An active Theravada Buddhist temple important for daily worship, merit-making, Buddhist holy days and local festivals. It functions as a community religious and social center for residents of Tha Chin and Mueang Samut Sakhon.