‘Happy Journey with BEM’ First trip, Wat Mangkon Station ‘Taking through Chinatown in Thailand Travel on the Dragon Road’ organized by Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited or BEM Give happiness to MRT passengers by organizing a trip to Yaowarat on March 23 from 07.30-14.00
The highlight of the trip It’s about taking everyone to experience the impressive history of tourism. One of the places that cannot be missed in worshiping Buddha images all year round is Wat Mangkon Kamalawat or ‘Leng Nei Yi Temple’ there
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat It is an old temple built in the reign of King Rama V, which he graciously to Phraya Chotuk, the rich man left lord together with Chinese Buddhists The construction was carried out in 1871. It took a total of 8 years to build. When it was completed, Phra Ajahn Sokheng became the abbot. and promoted the rank to be a Chinese monkSawatthiwat PalaceThailand’s first Chinese sect’s primate
The temple plan consists of the main building, which is the chapel located in the middle. It is enshrined the principal Buddha image of the temple, Phra Gotama Buddha. Amitabha Buddha and Phra Phaisachayaguru, a total of 3 amulets, or ‘Sum Por Huk Cho’, along with 18 more Arahants, known as ‘Catch a handsome poi’
In front, there are 4 Jatulokban Vihara with 4 gods (2 on each side) in Chinese warrior clothes. Carrying weapons and objects such as harps, swords, umbrellas, pagodas, the Chinese call it. ‘Xi Tai Tiang Uang’ means the deity that protects and protects all 4 directions. Behind the temple is the Grand Master. On the left and right, there are other temples.
on the right side of the chapel There are many gods, such as the god of fortune protection or ‘Tai Shui Ie’, the god of medicine or the divine healer. ‘Hua Tho Xiang Song Gong’ and where people flock to pay their respects a lot is god of fortune ‘Chai Hsing Yee’, the god of Heng Jia or ‘Tai Sia Hukzhou’, the Maitreya Bodhisattva or ‘Pukui Hukzhou’, which is similar to the Maha Kachayana Buddha image, and also has ‘Kuan Yin Pusak’. ‘ (Phra Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva) ‘Pae Kong’ ‘Pae Ma, including 58 gods in the temple.
Currently, Wat Mangkon Kamalawat is the center of religious beliefs. that holds the hearts of people in Yaowarat area and Thai people of Chinese descent all over the country together And is the place to solve the Chinese astrological belief. The country’s most important
not only that Wat Mangkon Kamalawat is also a place of worship. to make blessings all around Whether it’s work, success, family, love, health or happiness and is an important place in various festivals such as Chinese New Year, Vegetarian Festival, etc., it can be called a day-stop service according to the beliefs of Thai people of Chinese descent.
This is a great opportunity for the participants of the ‘Happy Journey with BEM’ project in the first trip. ‘Taking through Chinatown in Thailand Travel on the Dragon Road’ to open up a historical tourism experience In which the trip also has other highlight attractions. Let’s travel together, whether it is the Dragon Temple Station. Wat Mantuyaram Leng Buay Ea Shrine Take a break for a drink at Songde Hip Chinese style cafe and ending with a legendary delicious restaurant ‘Jok Table One’ on March 23, most importantly, this event is free throughout the trip!!
Join the journey to find fun, knowledge and deliciousness at the same time easily. through participating in the ‘Happy Journey with BEM’ project in the trip ‘Taking through Chinatown in Thailand’ ‘Dragon Road Travel’ is open to recruiting participants for free activities! Just go to Facebook MRT Bangkok Metro
