About Wat Song Tham Worawihan
Wat Song Tham Worawihan is a second-class royal Buddhist temple located in Talat Subdistrict, Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province, on the Phra Pradaeng peninsula near the Chao Phraya River. Originally a Mon temple dating to the Ayutthaya period, it was restored during the reign of King Rama II. Notable for its Mon-influenced architecture, historic chedi and role as a spiritual center for the local Mon community, it remains an active place of worship and cultural heritage site.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an active Mon-Thai Buddhist temple compound with an ubosot, viharn, historic chedi, Buddha images and Mon-style architectural details. The grounds are set in a local community area near the Chao Phraya River, with open courtyards, prayer halls and shaded areas. Visitors can walk around the temple buildings, observe religious practices, view murals and statues, and experience a quiet, community temple atmosphere.
Key highlights
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Second-class royal temple (Phra Aram Luang) with Mon heritage
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Historic chedi and ubosot with Mon-influenced architecture
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Important Buddha images and murals inside the main halls
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Active center for the Mon community in Phra Pradaeng
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Riverside peninsula location near the Chao Phraya River