Wat Pho Kao Ton

Wat Pho Kao Ton is a historic Buddhist temple in Khai Bang Rachan Subdistrict, Khai Bang Rachan District, Sing Buri Province, central Thailand. Centered around nine large Bodhi trees, it is known as the site of the Bang Rachan villagers' encampment in 1765 during the late Ayutthaya period. The compound includes an old viharn, chedi ruins, a museum and monuments commemorating the villagers, and remains an active temple and memorial park.

Visitors can expect a spacious temple and memorial park centered on nine large Bodhi trees that give the temple its name. The grounds include the restored old viharn and chedi ruins, a small museum displaying artifacts and dioramas related to the Bang Rachan history, outdoor monuments and statues of the villagers, active prayer halls, and shaded park areas. The setting is quiet and open, suitable for walking, photography, and learning about local history and Buddhist traditions.

Wat Pho Kao Ton dates to the Ayutthaya period and is traditionally associated with the encampment of villagers from Bang Rachan in 1765 during the late Ayutthaya period. The temple grounds served as a fortified camp. The old viharn and chedi are remnants of the original temple, later restored. The site was developed as a memorial and museum to preserve artifacts and commemorate the local history.

An active Theravada Buddhist temple and a revered memorial site for the Bang Rachan villagers. The temple is a center for religious merit-making and annual commemorative events honoring local heritage, and is regarded as an important cultural landmark of Sing Buri Province.