This first Mon style temple of Pathum Thani is located on
the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, 3 kms. from the
township area. It houses Luang Pho To, an Ayutthaya style
gold covered Buddha image in a rare mara posture and Luang
Pho Phet, a reclining Buddha image. The monks former quarters
has been turned into a museum for Mon antiques along with
a teak reproduction of a Lore Buddha footprint and a bedstead
utilized by King Rama ll during his visit to Sam Khok. The
villagers living around the temple produce old style Mon
bricks, famous products of Pathum Thani.
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