About Wat Khun Inthapramun
Wat Khun Inthapramun is a historic Buddhist temple in Inthapramun Subdistrict, Pho Thong District, Ang Thong Province, Thailand. It is renowned for housing one of Thailand's longest reclining Buddha images, measuring about 50 meters long. Originally built in the Sukhothai period, the temple was later abandoned and now consists of open ruins centered on the massive outdoor reclining Buddha, making it a major religious and archaeological attraction.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air temple compound dominated by a 50-meter-long reclining Buddha statue lying outdoors among ancient ruins. The statue is surrounded by remains of the old ubosot and viharn, with brick walls and foundations visible. The grounds are flat and open with trees, offering space for walking, photography, and merit-making. Small shrines, offering areas, and local vendors are present near the entrance.
Key highlights
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50-meter-long reclining Buddha, among the longest in Thailand
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Outdoor Buddha image exposed to the elements within ancient ruins
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Remains of Sukhothai-period ubosot and viharn surrounding the statue
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Historic legend associated with Khun Inthapramun
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Active pilgrimage and merit-making site for Buddhist visitors
History of Wat Khun Inthapramun
Believed to have been built during the Sukhothai period and later restored in the Ayutthaya period. According to local chronicle, it was built by Khun Inthapramun, a tax official who embezzled royal funds to build the temple. The temple was abandoned after the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767 and left in ruins, with the large reclining Buddha remaining as the principal historic feature.
Culture & Context
Highly revered Buddhist site centered on the sacred reclining Buddha image representing the Buddha's entry into Nirvana. It serves as an important pilgrimage destination and merit-making site for Thai Buddhists and reflects classic Sukhothai-Ayutthaya Buddhist art and architecture.
Route
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