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Places
Of Interest City
Pillar Shrine
This shrine was constructed in 1977 and has a four
gabled design to house the city pillar. It is similar
to a lotus stem and a statue of the Narai God. On
one side is enshrined a Buddha image of Sukhothai
style in the attitude of Subduing Evil.
Wat Chinwararam
This monastery is on the west bank of the Chao
Phraya River.The original name was Wat Makham Tai.
The main interests are mural paintings telling of
the Lord Buddha's previous lives. They are called
'Phra Chao Sib Chat' (ten lives of the Lord) with
poetic descriptions.
Wat
Sing
The first monastery constructed by the migrating
Mon community. The important points here are Luang
Phaw To, the Ayutthaya style Buddha image in the
attitude of Subduing Evil. Pavillions, a museum,
archaeological materials of Mon style and a bedstead
of King Rama II, utilized by him when he made a
royal visit to Muang Sam Khok.
The
villagers living around the monastery still produce
old style architecture and a white jade Buddha image
in the attitude of Subduing Evil is housed in the
Ubosot.
Wat
Phut Udom
Statues displaying both hell and heaven stages of
beings, a replica of Phra Phuttha Sothon in the
Ubosot and an archaeological materials museum are
the main features in this beautiful ancient temple.
Wat
Bua Khwan
This monastery houses a Buddha image in the attiude
of starving which was cast in the reign of King
Rama V. Another important attraction is the pavilion
called Sala Daeng, where King Rama VI presided over
a ploughing ceremony. It has a teak tile roofing
which is very exquisite.
Wat
Worani Thammakayaram
Known as the Meditation Practice Centre.It is built
as a jungle garden occupying an area of 196 rai
where the atmosphere is pleasant and suitable for
practicing meditation.
Wat
Phailom
This ancient monastery on the east bank of
the Chao Phraya River was constructed in the Sukhothai
period. The main attraction is the annual migration
of open-billed storks from Siberia to reside in
and around the monastery from November until June.
A
ferry departs from the Sam Khok Office on the opposite
side of the river.
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