Wat Sing - 400 Yesr Old Ayutthaya Style Temple - Pathum Thani Thailand 2023

Wat Sing is an ancient temple, built during the Ayutthaya period in the province of Pathum Thani, which is considered historically significant for the Sam Kok community. The Ayutthaya Chronicles mention the migration of the Mon people, to settle in the Sam Kok village and the temple of Wat Sing. This temple served as a refuge for Buddhist monks who fled the Burmese invasion, along with the Mon people.

Wat Sing is a temple closely associated with the Sam Kok community and has a longer history than the Mon people's settlement in the Sam Kok village.

The architecture of Wat Sing exhibits various art styles from the Ayutthaya period, which have been preserved and cherished by the Sam Kok community.

The Wihan Noi is a small rear temple constructed with Thai style brickwork and adorned with terracotta tiles. The front facade features a gabled roof, and the base of the temple is in the shape of a curved ship's hull, resembling a semi circular stupa. It retains the characteristics of a semi gable with small openings on the sides of the temple, following the architectural style of the Ayutthaya period.

Inside the temple, there is a revered statue called "Phra Phutthasirimahasam" facing the west. It is a large Buddha image crafted from red sandstone, accompanied by standing attendant figures on both sides.

The ancient monastery of Wat Sing was initially built during the Ayutthaya period and underwent significant renovations during the early Rattanakosin Kingdom. It is enclosed by a surrounding wall with triangular shaped segments, symbolizing the art of the Ayutthaya period. The entrance is a triangular brick archway designed in the Ayutthaya style.

The building itself has a rectangular shaped prang with multiple tiers on the roof and a reduction in roof levels, forming three tiers. The corners of the roofs are adorned with small and tall chofas, representing the typical architecture of the Ayutthaya period.

Inside the ordination hall, there is a statue of "Luang Pho Phuttharattanamuni" as the principal Buddha image facing the east. The interior of the ordination hall features a Sukhothai-style Buddha statue surrounded by an inner gallery.

Another remarkable architectural feature, which is rare to find today, is the Wihan Thong or earthen sanctuary. It is an open rectangular structure with terracotta tiles, and its apex is a three-pointed curved gable-end, showcasing beautiful divine and lotus flower carvings.

The interior of the earthen sanctuary consists of a simple wooden pillar structure painted in red.

Inside, there is the revered statue of "Phra Phuttharoungtho" (also known as Phra Phuttharoungthot), an ancient and venerable Buddha image featuring a Rattanakosin style pagoda.

This art piece originates from the Ayutthaya period and is approximately 400 years old.
Behind the glass frame of the pagoda, there is the enshrined statue of "Luang Pho Phet," positioned on both sides.

Adjacent to the earthen sanctuary is the old gabled stupa, which is an ancient building from the Ayutthaya period and had a significant influence from the late Ayutthaya period. In the late period, it transformed into a newly built structure, adopting a two story gabled architectural style. However, it was demolished in 2011.

The temple is a bit out of Bangkok but is worth a visit if you enjoy seeing old temples as much as I do.

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