An old temple, Wat Chong Kham is located on the
bank of the swamp Nong Chong Kham and was built in 1827
by Thai Yai artisans. The pillars are gilded in golden flakes.
The temple houses a large Buddha statue with a lap width
of 4.85 metres cast by Burmese craftsmen. The principal
statue is another statue which is a replica of the statue
in Wat Suthat in Bangkok.
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