About Wat Klang Bang Kaeo
Wat Klang Bang Kaeo is a historic Buddhist temple located on the Tha Chin River in Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si District, Nakhon Pathom Province. Dating to the Ayutthaya period, it is one of the most revered temples in the province, famous for its traditional Thai architecture, sacred Buddha images, and association with renowned monks Luang Pu Boon and Luang Pu Perm and their sacred amulets.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tranquil riverside temple complex with traditional Thai ubosot and viharn, gilded Buddha images, historic murals, and chedis. The grounds include prayer halls, monk quarters, and amulet display areas. The setting along the Tha Chin River is peaceful with shaded courtyards, riverside views, and opportunities to observe merit-making, prayer, and local Buddhist practices.
Key highlights
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Historic Ayutthaya-period temple on the Tha Chin River
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Revered Buddha images in the ubosot and viharn
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Association with famous monks Luang Pu Boon and Luang Pu Perm and sacred amulets
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Traditional Thai temple architecture and murals
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Peaceful riverside setting in Bang Kaeo
History of Wat Klang Bang Kaeo
Wat Klang Bang Kaeo is believed to have been founded in the Ayutthaya period and has served as an important religious center on the Tha Chin River for centuries. It gained widespread renown in the late 19th and early 20th centuries under abbots Luang Pu Boon Khantasiko and Luang Pu Perm, who were highly respected for their development of the temple and creation of famous sacred amulets and Ya Wasana medicine.