Wat Bang Thong
Wat Bang Thong
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jlamkk
singapore816 contributions
Feb 2021
This is a newly built temple in Phuket. The place is very large and there r still some construction going on surrounding the premises. It is very beautiful place. Too bad I could not post any pictures to share here.
It a MUST visit temple when in Phuket.
It a MUST visit temple when in Phuket.
Written 24 February 2021
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Gerard M
Phang Nga, Thailand457 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Wat Bang Thong = Wat Mahatat Wachiramongkol
(This is the short, local, name of the official name. Both are on tripadvisor, but itnis the same excellent temple.)
As it is brand new, all decorations & paintings are in perfect condition!
I wrote the review there before:
"Just came back from it. They still continue working, and changes are coming fast! On weekends busloads with Thai people come to visit: organised by villagers, bring a monk with them. Many from area Nakhon Sitamarat. Interesting to see that families donate the robe and go around the main Buddha statue after praying with one of the available monks. On this Sunday we saw every 15 minutes new groups , maybe 10 at the time, going around with the orange robes/cloth.
My guess would be 75 meter?
There is a story that it is build for the new king Rama 10, partly donated by the father of the kings former wife.
I would like to learn more about this temple. If I find out, will tell here. (I live nearby in Manora Garden, Phangnga.)"
Worth the visit: 30 minutes from Phangnga or Ao Luk, 1 hour /1:15 from Krabi Ao Nang. A car is best, enough parking possibilities, good coffeeshop/snacks, very clean area. Since the main construction work is all finished, very easy to take beautiful pictures!
(This is the short, local, name of the official name. Both are on tripadvisor, but itnis the same excellent temple.)
As it is brand new, all decorations & paintings are in perfect condition!
I wrote the review there before:
"Just came back from it. They still continue working, and changes are coming fast! On weekends busloads with Thai people come to visit: organised by villagers, bring a monk with them. Many from area Nakhon Sitamarat. Interesting to see that families donate the robe and go around the main Buddha statue after praying with one of the available monks. On this Sunday we saw every 15 minutes new groups , maybe 10 at the time, going around with the orange robes/cloth.
My guess would be 75 meter?
There is a story that it is build for the new king Rama 10, partly donated by the father of the kings former wife.
I would like to learn more about this temple. If I find out, will tell here. (I live nearby in Manora Garden, Phangnga.)"
Worth the visit: 30 minutes from Phangnga or Ao Luk, 1 hour /1:15 from Krabi Ao Nang. A car is best, enough parking possibilities, good coffeeshop/snacks, very clean area. Since the main construction work is all finished, very easy to take beautiful pictures!
Written 20 January 2019
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Kuhn Kai
Bangkok, Thailand5 contributions
July 2019 • Friends
Very beautiful place you can see many tourists come to pray and take photos and can walk around and there are 5.00 pm coffee shop for tourists .
Written 15 July 2019
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Deano1967
England, UK411 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
We would never have found this great temple without some local knowledge, it’s a spectacular find and whilst it’s “work in progress” it is well worth visiting as it’s not yet on the “tourist”map.
Non-Thais pay a small entry fee which goes to the fund to help the Wat’s completion. Ladies must cover their shoulders and legs, please dress modestly.
Tip: as with all temples, you remove your shoes. It’s quite a long walk from the gate to the central building and on a sunny day the flagstoned courtyard becomes very hot underfoot!
Non-Thais pay a small entry fee which goes to the fund to help the Wat’s completion. Ladies must cover their shoulders and legs, please dress modestly.
Tip: as with all temples, you remove your shoes. It’s quite a long walk from the gate to the central building and on a sunny day the flagstoned courtyard becomes very hot underfoot!
Written 20 January 2019
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Alexander Mokretsov
Chalong, Thailand2,215 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Wonderful temple with breathtaking architecture. Beautiful location. Interesting murals inside the temple too. Good energy. Definitely a place to see and enjoy.
Written 6 August 2023
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ManManNewing
Singapore, Singapore42 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
Recommended by the hotel staff. Very beautiful and impressive. There is a nice cafe outside the temple for a break. Nearby there is also a food market, unfortunately it was closed when I visited.
Written 13 July 2019
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S&O
Zurich, Switzerland28,831 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The temple and its extensive grounds are definitely worth a visit and are exceptional. Really impressive, even though we saw a lot of temples in our 4-week trip, this one is one of the most beautiful.
Written 26 December 2023
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Zachro95
Cergy, France102 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
A temple to see without doubt but it lacks authenticity, a temple with recent construction. However, many monks present.
Written 22 November 2023
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