Wat Pak Nam Jolo

Wat Pak Nam Jolo is a Buddhist temple located in Pak Nam Subdistrict, Bang Khla District, Chachoengsao Province, at the confluence of the Bang Pakong River and Khlong Jolo. Dating to the late Ayutthaya period, it is notable for its riverside setting, traditional Thai architecture, historic murals inside the old ubosot, and a large outdoor reclining Buddha image overlooking the river.

Visitors can expect a riverside temple compound with an ordination hall (ubosot), viharn, large reclining Buddha statue, and traditional Thai religious architecture. The temple sits at the river confluence with open views of the Bang Pakong River, shaded grounds, Buddha images, mural paintings, and areas for merit-making. The setting is quiet and used for sightseeing, photography, and observing local Buddhist practices.

Wat Pak Nam Jolo is believed to have been established in the late Ayutthaya period, named after its location at the mouth (pak nam) of Khlong Jolo where it meets the Bang Pakong River. The old ubosot and murals reflect traditional craftsmanship of that era and the temple has long served as a community religious center for the Pak Nam area.

The temple is an active Theravada Buddhist religious site serving the local community for merit-making, religious ceremonies, and festivals. Its riverside reclining Buddha and historic ubosot are respected cultural landmarks in Bang Khla District.