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Wat Intharam is located in Tambon Mueang Mai. This
ancient temple was built in 1757 during the Ayutthaya period. It was
renovated during the reign of King Rama III. There are many interesting
points within the temple compound. Luangpho To, the Buddha image here
is over 300 years old. The Ubosot (ordination hall), which was built
from marble, has teak doors and window panels carved with proverbs. At
the temple’s pier, there is a pond of Taphian carp and visitors can
feed them. The temple sets aside an area as a mental rehabilitation
centre using herbs and Dharma practice to treat drug addicts.
Furthermore, an ancient boat museum project will be implemented here.
For more information, call Tel. 0 3476 1888, 0 3473 5515.
To get there Take Highway 325 (Samut Songkhram – Bang Phae). Turn left
to cross the Phra Si Suriyen Bridge and then turn right to Highway
3062. Turn right again to Highway 2002, past Amphawa Hospital, and
follow Highway 2007. Alternatively, visitors can take bus No. 8131 from
Samut Songkhram to Wat Kaeo Charoen’s pier.
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