About Wat Kasattrathirat
Wat Kasattrathirat Worawihan is an active Theravada Buddhist temple on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Ban Pom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya Province. Located opposite Wat Phanan Choeng outside the Ayutthaya Historical Park island, it is a royal temple of the Worawihan class. The compound features a historic prang, chedis, an ordination hall and Buddha images, reflecting Ayutthaya-period architecture with later restorations, and remains a functioning religious site for worship and merit-making.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an active riverside temple compound outside the main Ayutthaya island, with a central prang, historic chedis, an ordination hall (ubosot) and viharn housing Buddha images. The grounds are open and landscaped along the Chao Phraya River, with areas for worship and merit-making. It is less crowded than the main Historical Park temples, offering quiet sightseeing, photography of Ayutthaya-style architecture, and observation of daily monastic activities.
Key highlights
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Royal temple (Worawihan class) on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River opposite Wat Phanan Choeng
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Historic Ayutthaya-period prang and chedis with later restorations
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Active ordination hall and viharn with revered Buddha images
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Riverside setting outside Ayutthaya island with views across the river