The formerly named was Wat Noi Khamthaem (วัดน้อยขำแถม) after its founder Dame Noi, wife of a noble, Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phichai Yat (That Bunnag), the temple was built along with neighbouring Wat Phichai Yat.

Besides, there are plenty of important Buddha image in the temple compound and the collections of revered monk Somdet Phra Phutthachan Phutthamahathera (Nuam)'s daily-used belongings in a monk's dwelling which will be open for public visit and homage-paying on Buddhist Lent Day and New Year Day.

In the past, it used to be the site of warehouses and factories owned by Chinese and Indians that manufactured various types of product such as leather, salt, sugar, fish sauce, and coal.

It is also a diverse community made up of people from different beliefs and cultures, which is way Buddhist temples, Chinese joss houses, and masjids are all located together in the same quarter.

However, shophouse, antique arched entrance, monasteries, and charming single-story wooden houses still remain in this neighbourhood.