Temples · Bangkok
Wat Bang Phra
วัดบางพระ
World-famous temple for traditional sak-yant magical tattoos.
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Address
V6X6+8MG หมู่ 3 นฐ.4014 Tambon Bang Phra, Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si
About
About 50 km west of Bangkok in Nakhon Pathom. Monk Luang Phi Nunn and his lineage give sacred sak-yant tattoos using long bamboo needles. Massive annual Wai Khru festival in March.
Best time to visit
Weekday morning
Tips
Day trip — taxi/Grab or tour. Respectful dress essential; women cannot touch monks.
Tags
- Sak yant tattoo
- Day trip
- Famous
- Nakhon pathom
- Pilgrimage