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Wat Charoen Sukharam Worawihan |
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Wat Charoen Sukharam Worawihan and Fish Sanctuary are located at Bang Nok Khwaek and about
4 Kilometres from Amphoe Muang. Luang Pho Toa Buddha image, which is
highly revered by people, is enshrined in the main building (Ubosot).
The body of the Buddha image is made of laterite and cast in the
attitude of Subduing Mara of Sukhothai period style. Measuring 178 cms.
wide at the lap and 208 cms. high from the base to the tip of the
tonsure. In front of the temple, there are various kinds of fish in the
stream, especially silver and red-tail tinfoil barbs. To get there,
take the Samut Songkhram - Bang Nok Khwaek Route, passing the Church of
the Virgin Mary, cross the Bang Nok Khwaek Bridge and then turn right
onto an access road for 500 metres.
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