Sothon Wararam Worawihan Temple

Originally named Wat Hong, it was built in the late Ayutthaya period during the reign of King Narai the Great. It is the home of Luang Pho Phutthasothon, the city’s sacred Buddha image of Chachoengsao. It is a stucco Buddha image in the meditation posture, 1.65 meters wide and 1.98 meters high, made by Lan Chang craftsmen. According to legend, Luang Pho Phutthasothon is a bronze Buddha image in the meditation posture, with a lap width of more than a cubit. It has a very beautiful shape. It performed a miracle by floating in the water and was invited to be enshrined at this temple. However, the monks in the temple were afraid that someone would steal it, so they covered the original image with cement until it looked like it is today. Many people come to pay homage and ask for blessings from him. When they ask for something, they usually make a vow with a boiled egg or offer it to a dancer. When their wish comes true, he is very sacred. Every time we go, it is crowded. But this time we went on Saturday at 4 pm, the temple was about to close, there were fewer people, so it was easy to walk and worship. 📍 Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan 📌 134 Thepkunakorn Road, Na Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao 24000 ⏰ Open daily from 7 am to 4:30 pm (closes at 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays) ☎️ 038 511 048 #Places to visit for spiritual people #Places to visit near Bangkok #Thai temples #Wat Luang Pho Sothon