Wat Sangkratai Unseen Ang Thong

Wat Sangkratai is located in Sala Daeng Subdistrict, Mueang Ang Thong District, Ang Thong Province. The highlight of this temple is that the chapel is covered by four large ancient banyan trees. The chapel of Wat Sangkratai does not have a roof, but it is very shady due to the shade from the banyan trees that cover it. The walls of the temple's chapel are in an ancient and dilapidated state, broken in places, but they are still standing because of the banyan tree roots that have grown and clung to the walls well. Inside the chapel is the same, and there are a total of 3 rooms inside. In the first room, there is Luang Phor Kaen enshrined. Next is the large room that has Luang Phor Wandee as the main Buddha image, with Luang Phor Sri and Luang Phor Suk being smaller in size. This temple was originally called Wat Sam Kratai, but later the pronunciation changed to Wat Sangkratai. The temple is over 400 years old, and it is believed to have been built even before the Ayutthaya period. There are stories that about 100 years ago, there were monks residing here, but there were often quarrels among the monks, leading the locals to believe that the temple was cursed. Eventually, it became an abandoned temple with no monks residing. Directions to Wat Sangkratai Travel from Asia Road to the Ang Thong junction, go straight across the Ang Thong Bridge over the Chao Phraya River, then continue past the market until you reach the red light intersection at the prison junction. Then turn right, pass the Ang Thong prison, and on the left, you will see a gas station. Make a U-turn, and you will see the sign for Wat Sangkratai on the left. Then turn left into the municipal alley, Sala Daeng Subdistrict, for about 500 meters, and you will reach the temple. Wat Sangkratai Ang Thong Address: Sala Daeng Subdistrict, Mueang Ang Thong District, Ang Thong Province Open for viewing: 08.00-17.00 hrs.