Wat Tha Mai

Wat Tha Mai is a prominent Buddhist temple located in Tha Mai Subdistrict, Krathum Baen District, Samut Sakhon Province, southwest of Bangkok. Established in the late 20th century, it is known for its ornate ubosot, large Buddha images, and active role as a center for merit-making and blessings. The temple attracts visitors for its religious architecture, cultural activities, and amulet traditions within a spacious, well-maintained compound.

Visitors can expect a large, active temple compound with an ornate ordination hall (ubosot), principal Buddha images, prayer halls, and open courtyards. The grounds are paved and landscaped with space for merit-making, offering lotus, incense and candle sets, and receiving blessings from monks. Interiors feature traditional Thai Buddhist decoration, murals and gilded details. The atmosphere is that of a functioning community temple with visitors, worshippers and stalls for religious offerings.

Wat Tha Mai was established in 1977 (B.E. 2520) in Tha Mai Subdistrict and received the Wisungkhamsima boundary consecration in 1989. It developed as a community temple in Krathum Baen District and became widely known under the abbacy of Phra Kru Palat Uten Sirisaro, expanding its halls and religious structures to serve the local Buddhist community.

The temple serves as an important Buddhist religious site for the local community, functioning as a center for merit-making, prayer, meditation, religious ceremonies and festivals. It is culturally noted for traditional blessings, amulet consecration and the preservation of Thai Buddhist architectural and devotional practices.