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WatKhunInthapramun is ancient temple that was constructed during
the Sukhothai period, its vast size still outlined by brick
ruins. The largest and longest reclining Buddha statue in
Thailand, 50 meters from topknot to feet, is enshrined here.
Originally, the reclining Buddha image was housed in the
image hall, or Wihan, but after a fire raged through the temple,
the image was abandoned to the elements for hundreds of years.
Many Thai kings have paid homage to the image, including King
Borommakot in 1753, King Rama V in 1878 and 1908, as well as the
current king, who presented royal Kathin robes in 1973 and 1975.
Inside an all-purpose pavilion, there is a statue of Khun
Inthapramun (a much-storied figure) as well as his presumed
remains. According to legend, Khun Inthapramun was a revenue
officer who secretly embezzled from the government to build the
massive Buddha image. When the King asked how he obtained the
funds, Khun Inthapramun did not reveal the truth because he was
afraid that merit from the construction of the image would be
passed on to the King. He
was finally sentenced to death. There are three ways to get
to the temple. First, take Ang Thong -Amphoe Pho Thong Route
(Route No. 3064), then take a right turn at Km 9 for
approximately 2 kilometers.
Or take the road from Sing Buri province towards Amphoe
Chaiyo and take a left turn at approximately Km 64-65for 4
kilometers to reach the temple. Alternatively, take the Amphoe
Wiset - Chai Chan Pho Thong Route (along the irrigation canal
road) and take a right turn when arriving at Amphoe Pho Thong.
Continue for 2 kilometers to reach the temple. The temple is
open daily from 8.00 am-5.00 pm. |
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Ang Thong |
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Pho Thong |
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Intha Pramun |
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Temple |
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Afternoon |
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14.643026 N |
100.427892 E |
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