Kudi Charoenphat

Kudi Charoenphat (Thai: กุฎีเจริญพาศน์) is a Mosque of Muslim Shia sect or Chao Sen (เจ้าเซ็น) in Thai perception, it was built during the reign of King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) by Phraya Chula Ratchamontri II (Akayi) since early Rattanakosin era.

Formerly called Kudi Lang (กุฎีล่าง, "Lower Mosque") because it was located on the south of Kudi Bon (กุฎีบน, "Upper Mosque") which was situated on Chao Phraya River bank close to the Phra Racha Wang Derm (Thonburi Palace), the monastery's name has been changed to the present one since the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) when Charoenphat Bridge was constructed.

The Building was built in Manila-styled and gingerbread, decorated with beautiful fretworks.

Nowadays, Charoenphat area is the most populated quarter of Chao Sen Muslims.

[1] For the word "Kudi" or "Kadi" (กะดี), as defined by the Royal Institute Dictionary means "The cottage of priest, monk and meaning place of worship of Islam Shia sect".