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  Wat Bang Peng Tai

 

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Wat Bang Peng Tai is a Buddhist temple in Minburi, located on Khlong Saen Saeb (fig.), a major canal that runs through Bangkok.

 

On weekends and holidays the area around the temple turns into a floating market, which is known as Talaat Nahm Khwan-Riam (fig.).

 

  Wat Bang Peng Tai

 

  Wat Bang Peng Tai

 

On such days, when many people are expected to visit the area, the temple may organize special events to allow visitors to make merit.

 

As is the case with most temples in Thailand, it serves as a social meeting place and blends in perfectly with the adjoining market.

 

  Wat Bang Peng Tai

 

  Wat Bang Peng Tai

 

A section of the temple has a garden with statues of reusi, i.e. Thai hermits, in various poses that represent exercises to promote physical health (fig.) akin to those at Wat Poh (fig.).

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