Wat Tha Thong, Uttaradit Province

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Wat Tha Thong is located in Wang Kapi Subdistrict, Mueang District, Uttaradit Province. It is an old temple that plays an important role in the community in terms of religion and local culture, especially as the place where the body of “Luang Pu Thongdam Thitawanno”, a revered monk in the North, is enshrined. Luang Pu Thongdam was ordained as a monk at the age of 22 and has been the abbot of Wat Tha Thong since 1925. He has devoted himself to developing the temple and promoting Buddhism continuously throughout his life. He is also an advisor and spiritual leader of the local people with his simple conduct and high compassion. Inside Wat Tha Thong, there are structures that reflect the faith and simplicity of Buddhism, including the Ubosot, the Vihara, the Sala Karn Parian, and an area for meditation. There is also a place to display the body of Luang Pu Thongdam for devotees to pay homage. Wat Tha Thong is also a center for religious activities and various merit-making ceremonies, such as the Pha Pa offering ceremony, the Kathin ceremony, and meditation activities throughout the year. This makes this temple not only a place of spiritual support for Buddhists, but also a center for preserving local culture of Uttaradit Province. Wat Tha Thong is therefore another important place worth visiting, both to pay homage to the virtuous monks and to experience the peaceful atmosphere that is truly full of spiritual and cultural value. I highly recommend it.