reader Posted Monday at 05:02 AM Posted Monday at 05:02 AM Wat Hua Lamphong is located on Rama 4 Road, adjacent to the MRT Blue ine stop at Samyan station. From The Nation A place where kindness and tradition come together In the heart of Bangkok, Wat Hua Lamphong stands as more than just a temple, as it is a place of charity and compassion. Known as the “Coffin Temple”, it is famous for its donation programme that helps provide proper funerals for those who pass away without family or financial support. Wat Hua Lamphong dates back to the reign of King Rama IV in the 19th century. Originally a small temple, it was renovated and expanded during King Rama V’s rule to serve the growing population in Bangkok. Today, the temple is an important spiritual site. The venue is closely linked to the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, which runs a 24-hour coffin-donation scheme. For 500 baht, visitors can sponsor a coffin for a person who would otherwise be buried without dignity. This act of giving, known as making merit, is an important part of Thai Buddhist culture, as it is believed to bring good karma to the donor and the deceased. The donation process is simple yet meaningful. Visitors fill out a form, receive a donation slip, and attach it to a coffin as a symbol of their support. They then take part in a short prayer ceremony and burn the slip as an offering, which many believe helps bring good fortune. Beyond coffin donations, the temple offers other ways to make merit. Visitors can feed cows to save them from slaughter, release birds for good luck, or melt wax to create large candles used in religious ceremonies. These small but symbolic acts are said to bring blessings and remove bad luck. For those seeking spiritual guidance, the temple is also home to fortune tellers who offer insights into the future. Open 24 hours a day, it welcomes both locals and tourists who wish to do good, reflect on life, or seek spiritual comfort. Whether you come to donate, pray, or simply observe, the temple offers a powerful reminder of the importance of kindness and giving. https://www.nationthailand.com/life/art-culture/40047203 bkkmfj2648, tm_nyc and vinapu 1 2 Quote
PeterRS2 Posted Monday at 12:24 PM Posted Monday at 12:24 PM Wat Hua Lamphong is a delightful temple and one of the easiest to reach from the Silom/Suriwong area. Round the corner there are still coffin making shops! Quote
Keithambrose Posted Monday at 03:52 PM Posted Monday at 03:52 PM Excellent view from my hotel! Le Meridien. Quote
jason1975 Posted yesterday at 11:56 AM Posted yesterday at 11:56 AM 20 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Excellent view from my hotel! Le Meridien. I thought you prefer the view on the other side facing Mahanakhon. Quote
Keithambrose Posted 23 hours ago Posted 23 hours ago 3 hours ago, jason1975 said: I thought you prefer the view on the other side facing Mahanakhon. No, too much street noise, especially with those souped up tuk tuks! vinapu 1 Quote
reader Posted 22 hours ago Author Posted 22 hours ago 23 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Excellent view from my hotel! Le Meridien. Close but no cigar Quote
Keithambrose Posted 22 hours ago Posted 22 hours ago 50 minutes ago, reader said: Close but no cigar Luckily I don't smoke... reader 1 Quote
