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This is a very old temple located on the west
bank of the river on Malaimaen Road in the town. It is believed to have
been built some 800 years ago when Suphan Buri was a prosperous
community. A huge sitting Buddha image named "Luang Pho To", 23 metres
in height, is enshrined in the main chapel. The image was originally
situated in the open area and was later covered by the chapel. Worship
fairs celebrating the image are held twice a year in April and November.
In addition, an old Thai style house called Khum
Khun Chang has been built in the temple compound. The design of the
construction has followed the description in Khun Chang-Khun Phan, a
classic Thai poem which is a work of Sunthon Phu, the greatest poet of
Thailand during the early Bangkok period.
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