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Wat Ta It is located in Ban Ta It, Tambon Bangphlap, taking Highway No. 3064
Km 7-8. This temple was constructed in 1761. Originally, this site
was for firebrick production and brick distribution center or port for
building Wat Khun Inthapramun. After the completion of temple
construction, it has then been called Wat Ta It (temple of brick
port). Villagers called the principal Buddha image in the ubosot as
Luangpho Phetch, while the principal Buddha image in the wihan was
called Luangpho Khao.
The latter, once enshrined in wihan Maha-Ut was constructed in the
Ayutthaya period approximately over 200 years ago. When entering the
temple, the outstanding Phrathat Chedi Sri Phothong in gold can easily
be seen. Reasons for constructing Phrathat Chedi can be traced back to
1992 when Phrakhru Sukhonthasilakhun (Luangpho Hom) initiated to build
the Ceylon Ayutthaya -Rattanakosin pattern chedi of 40-meter width and
73-meter height in the temple compound. The octahedron chedi holding
bells and divided into 32 sections is to replace the former corroded
chedi standing in front of the ubosot. This chedi is for housing the
relics of Buddhas neck as well as various Buddha images in different
postures, which represents the religious treasures in commemoration of
Lord Buddhas kindness for preaching mankind to have good faith,
concentration, and wisdom in order to achieve the virtue based on
individuals ability.
Later in 1995, Phrakhru Sukhonthasilakhun,
acknowledged of King Bhumiphols sickness at the beginning of this
chedis construction, had made a strong wish praying for His Majesty the
Kings recovery in exchange for a construction of this chedi as a
donation. His Majesty the King then named this chedi Phrathat Chedi
Sri Phothong. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided at the opening
ceremony of this chedi in 2000. Wickerwork Village Ang Thongs renowned
wickerwork is mostly produced by the community of Amphoe Pho Thong.
Almost every house situated in the vicinity along both sides of the
Chao Phraya River establish groups of specialization for wickerwork,
rattan, and bamboo wickerwork production e.g. Tambon Ongkharak Group,
Tambon Bangchaocha Group, Tambon Bangrakam Group, Tambon Phlap Group,
and Tambon Inthapramun Group.
The noted wickerwork area of the province is in Ban Bangchaocha
locating at Mu 8, Ban Yangthong, Tambon Bangchaocha. The wickerwork
from this village is made of bamboo. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha
Chakri Sirindhorn visited this village and advised people to grow Sisuk
bamboo as for their raw materials and for conservation of this
handicraft category. Wickerwork from this village is well known for
its extraordinary fineness and beauty besides being produced to meet
the market demand. It does not stick only to the old typical design
which enabling it to produce for export. This village has been
recognized as a pattern for career development.
In this village, there is a museum exhibiting a collection of tools and native equipment made of bamboo.
How to get there: Take Ang Thong Pho Thong route for approximately
9 kilometers to Yangmani Irrigation Canal. Then turn right and go
along the canal for approximately 5 kilometers before turning right
into Wat Yangthong Road. The handicraft center is behind the temple.
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