Wat Hua Lamphong | Major temple in the city center near MRT


📍Address: 728 Rama 4 Road, Si Phraya Subdistrict, Bang Rak District, Bangkok

🚇Transportation: Accessible by MRT, get off at Sam Yan Station, or by various bus routes

✨Highlights: The temple is open for merit-making 24 hours a day, especially for coffin donations

Sacred object: Features a Buddha statue in the Mara Vichai posture called Phra Phuttha Mongkhon, the principal Buddha image in the ordination hall

Merit-making activities: Besides worshiping the Buddha and donating coffins, other merit activities include redeeming the lives of cattle and buffaloes

Ruamkatanyu Foundation: Located within the temple grounds, accepting coffin donations 24 hours a day

Belief: Praying to the Buddha statue in the Mara Vichai posture is believed to protect from various dangers, including enemies, work, and financial issues

🕰️Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day

Post by 1*first come first serve | Jul 16, 2025

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