Hidden Gem of Pathum Thani: Exploring Ancient Wat Bot on the Chao Phraya River - Thailand 2025

Wat Bot Sam Krok (also called Wat Bot), located in Bang Krabue, Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani, is a serene riverside temple just 50 km north of Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River.

Founded in 1621 during the late Ayutthaya period by Mon refugees from Myanmar, it became a major center of Mon Buddhist culture in Thailand. The temple sits on a fortunate river bend and is closely tied to the province’s name “Pathum Thani” (Lotus City), which King Rama II bestowed after Mon villagers offered him lotus flowers in 1815.

The temple’s heart is the revered bronze Buddha image Luang Phor Lueang, the provincial palladium of Pathum Thani, housed in a beautifully aged chapel. Nearby stands Thailand’s tallest statue of Somdet Toh Promrangsi (28 m) and large images of Luang Pho Sothon and Somdet Toh. Royal gifts, including an iron dog statue from King Rama V, still remain on the grounds.

With shaded gardens, fish-feeding spots along the river, and a lively weekend market nearby, it offers a peaceful blend of history, faith, and nature. Open daily 6 a.m.–6 p.m., it’s especially atmospheric during Buddhist festivals.

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