About
Wat Pho on Suranari Road is a community temple with roots going back to 1700. Its buildings belong to different periods, including an ordination hall dating to 1939 and an assembly hall from 1981. The temple also has a bell tower and a role in Buddhist and Pali education. It is a small history stop to consider while exploring this part of Korat, with the mix of buildings offering something concrete to notice as you walk.
Why go
- Buildings from different decades show the temple's gradual development.
- The bell tower adds another feature beyond the ordination hall.
Know before you go
- Compare the hall buildings to notice different periods of temple development.
Good to know
- ✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Google
- ✓ Restroom · Google
Does this place offer wheelchair-accessible entrance?
Yes · Google
Source ↗Questions about this place
Where is Wat Pho in Korat city?
It is on Suranari Road in Nai Mueang.
How old is Wat Pho Korat?
The local heritage record gives a foundation date of 1700.
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Ordered by straight-line distance, not driving distance.
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- The 5–10-source target was not met: 1 distinct admissible source document(s) support this entry.
- One university heritage record supports this entry. This is the city Wat Pho, not Bangkok or Pak Thong Chai; present building access and service times were not verified.
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