Wat Tha Krabue

Wat Tha Krabue is a Buddhist temple located in Bang Yang Subdistrict, Krathum Baen District, Samut Sakhon Province, southwest of Bangkok. Established in the late 19th century during the Rattanakosin period, it is widely known for its association with Luang Pu Rung Thitakaro and revered amulets. The temple features traditional Thai architecture, Buddha images, and shrine halls, serving as an active religious center and cultural landmark for local devotees and visitors.

Visitors can expect an active Thai Buddhist temple compound with an ordination hall (ubosot), prayer halls (viharn), Buddha images, and shrines dedicated to Luang Pu Rung. The grounds are open and landscaped with space for merit-making, offering incense and lotus, and viewing traditional architecture and murals. The atmosphere is that of a functioning community temple with devotees, monks, and small shops selling offerings and amulets.

Wat Tha Krabue was established in 1894 (B.E. 2437) in the Rattanakosin period. It developed as a community temple in Bang Yang and became widely known through its former abbot Luang Pu Rung Thitakaro, a respected monk whose amulets and sacred objects are highly revered by devotees.

The temple is an active Theravada Buddhist religious site serving the local community for merit-making, Buddhist holy days, and festivals. It is culturally significant for its association with Luang Pu Rung and the tradition of amulet veneration, reflecting local faith and Buddhist practices in Samut Sakhon Province.