Wat Nang Ratchaworawihan

[1] Wat Nang is an ancient monastery built by unknown local resident in the Ayutthaya period during the reign of King Thai Sa of Ban Phlu Luang house.

[2] During the early Rattanakosin period, Princess Sri Sulalai, mother of King Nangklao (Rama III) of Chakri house, renovated the entire temple with the exception of a few objects such as the principle Buddha image in the ubosot (ordination hall), three stone Buddha images in the vihara (sanctuary) and the bell.

[3] Wat Nang is also well known as a temple where a famous monk lived, Luang Pu Iam, otherwise known as Chao Khun Thao used to be an abbot before.

[5] One of the most collectable relics and most holy item made by Luang Pu Iam is Phra Pidta Yanyoong Lae Pim Prakob.

[6] The temple is lined on the northern bank of Khlong Dan canal opposite to Wat Nang Nong inside the Soi Wutthakat 42, Bang Kho, Chom Thong, Bangkok.

Wax figure of Luang Pu Iam