Buddhist Monument at the Tha – in front of the church, an ancient site in Nonthaburi Province

Phutthasan Cheing Tha – Na Bot History of Phutthasan Cheing Tha – Na Bot Wat Cheing Tha and Wat Na Bot are ancient temples from the middle Ayutthaya period, located at the mouth of Khlong Bang Talat. Wat Cheing Tha is located at the southern mouth of the canal. Wat Na Bot (formerly known as Wat Tai Ao) is located at the northern mouth of the canal and is near the Khanon checkpoint in Ban Pak Kret, which is a large community with houses, rafts, and shops. Wat Cheing Tha and Wat Na Bot, as well as other temples near the Khanon checkpoint in Ban Pak Kret, are therefore very important temples in the community in this Pak Dan area. When the Burmese occupied Nonthaburi and the Pak Kret checkpoint in 2308, two years before destroying Ayutthaya, Wat Cheing Tha, Wat Na Bot, and other temples were deserted. In 2317, King Taksin the Great graciously ordered the Mon people, led by Phraya Mahayotha (Cheng), to bring the Mon families to seek refuge under the royal patronage and ordered them to live in Ban Pak Kret. Responsible for maintaining the Pak Kret checkpoint, Wat Cheing, Wat Na Bot and other temples in this area, it was restored and looked after by the Mon people who came to live in Ban Bang Talat and Ban Tha Sai, Ban Pak Kret. In 1955, the Royal Irrigation Department, located on Samsen Road, Bangkok, expanded its work to be located at the Pak Kret Royal Irrigation Department. Therefore, there was the construction of staff residences and other buildings, which required the construction of a pier next to the Chao Phraya River to transport materials up and down. However, the land on the west side next to the Chao Phraya River had Wat Cheing Tha and Wat Na Bot in the way, so the Royal Irrigation Department requested permission through the Department of Religious Affairs and the Sangha Council to exchange the land by building a chapel, monks' residences, and other buildings to compensate. When the Sangha Council did not object, the government expropriated the land of the Ban Bang Talat and Ban Tha Sai communities, including Wat Cheing Tha and Wat Na Bot. Since then, both temples ceased to be temples. The Royal Irrigation Department therefore built a new temple on the eastern side of the Royal Irrigation Department's land and named it Wat Chonlaprathan Rangsarit as a replacement for both temples. As for Wat Na Bot, Originally, it was located about 200 meters north of the river. However, since the area was in the royal palace, it was moved to the riverside area next to Wat Cheing Tha, which is currently known. There are no monks' quarters here because there are no monks residing at Phutthasan Cheing Tha - in front of the chapel. The most important place of the temple that is widely known is the Shrine of the Tiger God, located on the side of the temple in front of the chapel. Luang Pho Suea is a sacred object that is highly revered by the people in this area. And the Cheing Tha Chedi, which has remained in its current condition since 1963, which was the result of the expropriation of the area. Opening-closing hours: 08.00 - 18.00 hrs. every day, including public holidays Location: In the area of ​​the Royal Irrigation Department, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi Province Coordinates: Phutthasan Cheing Tha - in front of the chapel https://maps.app.goo.gl/voKr6QgPzzhLEpt6A