About
Wat Suttha Chinda is a royal temple on Ratchadamnoen Road in Korat’s old city. Its history joins two earlier temples into one institution, and the ordination hall houses the Buddha image known as Somdet Phra Chao Ong Dam Suttha Chinda. The temple also connects to local collecting history: a former abbot’s antiquities formed the basis of Mahavirawong Museum.
Why go
- The temple’s history brings two earlier religious sites into one place.
- Its former abbot’s collection connects the temple with Korat’s museum history.
Know before you go
- Look for Somdet Phra Chao Ong Dam in the ordination hall.
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 Suttha Chinda?
It is at 774 Ratchadamnoen Road in Korat.
Is Wat Suttha Chinda a royal temple?
Yes, it is a third-class royal temple.
How is Wat Suttha Chinda linked to Mahavirawong Museum?
The museum originated with antiquities collected by the temple’s former abbot.
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Ordered by straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources & limits
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- 3 usable source documents supported this card, below the five-to-ten target; details were kept within that evidence. Historical identity is well supported, but visitor hours, building access and admission were not established. Museum operations are separate from temple access.