Wat Tha Karong

Wat Tha Karong is an active Buddhist temple located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Ban Pom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya Province. Situated just outside the Ayutthaya Historical Park island, it is known for its revered principal Buddha image Luang Pho Thong and its riverside setting. The temple combines Ayutthaya-period heritage with present-day religious use and hosts a local market, attracting both worshippers and visitors exploring the historic city.

Visitors can expect an active riverside temple complex outside the historic island, with an ordination hall, viharn housing the principal Buddha image Luang Pho Thong, smaller shrines and Buddha statues, and open courtyard areas. The temple is set along the Chao Phraya River with views of the water and nearby bridges. A weekend and daily market area within the temple grounds sells food, snacks and local products. The atmosphere is that of a functioning place of worship with merit-making activities.