History of Wat Khet Na Bunyaram During the period when Ayutthaya fell to the Burmese, King Taksin the Great, then Phraya Wachiraprakarn, led approximately 500 soldiers to break through the Burmese encirclement eastwards and captured Chanthaburi for five months as a supply and troop base. Then he led a combined Thai-Chinese force of 5,000 back to reclaim Ayutthaya in 1767.

Later, during the reign of King Nangklao, the city was moved to Ban Noen Wong, located on higher ground to serve as a stronghold against invasions by the Vietnamese. Until the reign of King Chulalongkorn, Chanthaburi was moved back to its original lowland location because Ban Noen Wong was far from water sources. In 1893, a dispute arose between Thailand and France, and France occupied Chanthaburi for 11 years, until Thailand had to cede the left bank of the Mekong River to France in exchange for reclaiming Chanthaburi.

The event is a source of pride for the people of Chanthaburi, which can be seen from the many historical sites and monuments associated with or established to commemorate his majesty's benevolence at that time, and it is also the origin of Wat Yuan

As for the Vietnamese residing in Thailand, there are both those who follow Buddhism and those who follow Christianity. Those who follow Buddhism, when settling in any area, would invite Vietnamese monks to build temples, serving as places for them to practice charity in that locality. Vietnam adopted Mahayana Buddhism from China. Therefore, when the Vietnamese built temples and had Vietnamese monks in Thailand, initially only the Vietnamese supported and followed them. However, since there were no Chinese temples in Thailand at that time, the Chinese often made merit at Vietnamese temples as they also followed Mahayana Buddhism and shared similar religious rituals, such as the Gongde ceremony. Similarly, Thais, though not Buddhist followers themselves, did not mind because they saw that they worshipped the same Buddha.

• Private Car: Drive into Chanthaburi city. The temple is located on Benjamarachuthit Road, near the Chanthaboon Riverside Community area. Limited parking is available near the temple and in adjacent areas.

• Walking: Since the temple is centrally located, walking from major city attractions like the Chanthaboon Riverside Community or the King Taksin the Great Shrine is a convenient option that also allows you to soak in the city atmosphere.

• Important Annual Event: If you wish to participate in the main ceremony, plan your visit for the beginning of the year (often January or February), when the "Nine Celestial Bodies Worship Ceremony" is held to officially light the age-extending candles and avert bad luck.

• Dress Code: Please wear modest attire to show respect for the sacred location.

Admission Fee:

•  No Admission Fee

Opening Hours:

• Open daily from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM