“Prok Pho Church, Gate of Time, Ancient Temple at the end of Ayutthaya, 100 years old.”
Lek Thammakitti Temple is a royal temple under the Maha Nikaya Sangha. It is located on the banks of the Nakhon Nayok River in Bang O Subdistrict, Ban Na District, Nakhon Nayok Province, covering an area of 25 rai, 2 ngan, 74 square wa. There is an old ubosot covered with the roots and branches of Pho Yai tree, which are more than 151 years old before entering the old. It will be enshrined the old. The old. The old Buddha image of the old. And many practical teachers to pay homage to the auspicious occasion.
Lek Thammakitti Temple means "Wat is honored with the Dharma already inscribed." The ancient temple at the end of Ayutthaya was originally called Wat Bang On Nok. It is said that King Chulalongkorn had traveled by Chalermklao Chao Yu Hua and came up to live to eat food at this temple. The National Buddhist Office stated that the temple was established in B.E. In the year of 2413 B.E.
The old chapel was built in B.C. 1897, which he personally thought would have been built in 1912, by the abbot of that time. And Grandfather White and Grandma Lamphu were the sponsors of the construction of this chapel. There are only some walls and archways covered with roots and large pho. On one side of the wall is a large window. There is a large root covering around the old chapel. Inside the old hall, there is a small pavilion is a Buddha statue. The new chapel was built and replaced in 25 B.E.. In the year of 2508 B.E.
How to Get There
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Private Car: Take the route from Nakhon Nayok town towards Ban Na District, or follow the road to Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA) and then turn onto the route leading to the temple. Clear signposts are available.
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Public Transport: You can take a public bus to Nakhon Nayok town. From there, you will need to take local transport or a taxi to the temple.
Travel Tips
- It is advisable to visit during the morning or late afternoon to avoid the intense heat of midday. The sunlight during the early morning or evening provides exceptionally beautiful lighting for photographing the ruins.
- It is advisable to visit during the morning or late afternoon to avoid the intense heat of midday. The sunlight during the early morning or evening provides exceptionally beautiful lighting for photographing the ruins.
- The ruined chapel is a highly popular photography spot. Please be respectful of the location and wait courteously for your turn to take photos.
- As this is a sacred site, please wear polite and modest attire during your visit.
Admission Fee:
- No admission fee
Opening Hours:
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Open Daily: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM