Wat Pak Nam Khaem Nu

Wat Pak Nam Khaem Nu is a Buddhist temple located at the estuary of Khlong Khaem Nu in Takat Ngao Subdistrict, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province, near Khlung. It is notable for its ubosot entirely decorated with blue and white ceramic tiles. Rebuilt to replace a deteriorated seaside ubosot, the temple is recognized for its distinctive ceramic patterns, community-led restoration, and coastal fishing village setting.

Visitors can expect a compact temple compound centered on the striking blue ceramic ubosot decorated inside and out with blue and white tiles and ceramic motifs. The temple sits near a fishing village and estuary with views of boats and the coastline. Visitors can walk around the ubosot exterior, view detailed ceramic artwork, observe the interior Buddha image, and explore the small grounds. The setting is quiet and coastal, suitable for photography and cultural observation.

The original ubosot of Wat Pak Nam Khaem Nu deteriorated due to its proximity to the sea and exposure to salt air. The community rebuilt the ubosot using blue ceramic tiles donated and sponsored by locals, creating a new structure that preserves the temple's function while introducing a distinctive ceramic architectural style. The reconstruction reflects local collective effort to maintain the temple in a coastal environment.

The temple is an active Theravada Buddhist temple serving the Pak Nam Khaem Nu fishing community. It is culturally significant as an example of community-supported temple restoration and for its use of ceramics to create religious art. Visitors observe traditional Buddhist practices, merit-making, and local craftsmanship integrated into religious architecture.