San Chao Pho Lak Mueang Nakhon Chai Si, also known as San Chao Pho Lak Mueang Bang Kaeo, is a sacred site of great spiritual importance to the people of Nakhon Chai Si.

Local legend tells of a sacred log that once sank in Bang Kaeo Canal (Tha Tamnak Canal). Villagers dreamt of a divine message instructing them to retrieve the log and enshrine it as the city pillar. They collaborated to recover it and build a shrine over it for veneration.

The original shrine was small and simple but was later rebuilt into a stable and elegant structure through the devotion of local benefactors and Chinese residents. The design reflects traditional Chinese temple architecture (Chinese-style pavilion), representing the community’s cultural identity.

Inside the shrine are:

• The sacred city pillar (the recovered log)

• Chao Pho Lak Mueang, or Chao Pho Wichian Chot

• Guan Yin (Kuan Yin) statue brought from Wat Klang Bang Kaeo

The shrine is a spiritual center for both locals and the Thai-Chinese community. People visit to pray for stability, prosperity in business and work, and protection from dangers.

The shrine also hosts an annual festival, “Thingtan” (Si Gow), held around August 14–16 each year. This important local tradition features elaborate ceremonies and cultural performances.

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How to Get There

• By private car: Take Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) toward Nakhon Pathom. Enter Nakhon Chai Si District and look for Wat Tha Tamnak. Turn into the side alley next to the temple and drive about 1 km to reach the shrine.

• By public transport: Take a van or bus passing through Nakhon Chai Si. Get off near Wat Tha Tamnak or Nakhon Chai Si Market, then take a local taxi or motorbike to reach the shrine.

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Travel Tips

• Ideal for visitors seeking blessings for stability, prosperity, and personal safety.

• The riverside location offers a peaceful atmosphere for reflection and worship.

• Dress respectfully when entering the shrine.

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Entrance Fee

• Free of charge

Opening Hours

• 06:00 – 18:00