Bang Thong Temple

#WinterTravel #PhuketTravel Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol, or its original name Wat Bang Thong, was built around 1940 on land donated by Mr. Plao Thongsiri, Mr. Man Phengkit, and Mr. Nuam Damphan, covering an area of ​​over 100 rai. The area around the temple is a rubber plantation and an oil palm plantation. Later, it received the royal charter on February 13, 1953. The charter area is 30 meters wide and 70 meters long. The boundary marker ceremony was held on March 14, 1976.[2] In 2002, the Sangha Supreme Council saw its importance and built a Buddhist temple and a pagoda to honor His Majesty. The highlight of the temple is the pagoda in honor of His Majesty the King, who at that time held the title of Crown Prince. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Mahathat Chedi is approximately 95 meters high. The surrounding area is decorated similarly to the Mahabodhi Chedi of Bodh Gaya, the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment in India. Around the Mahabodhi Chedi are galleries on all 4 sides and there are many Buddha images enshrined. Inside the Mahabodhi Chedi is a large principal Buddha image. There are murals telling stories about the life of the Buddha and decorated with graceful Thai scrollwork.[3]