Located on Sanambin Nam Road in Tha Sai sub-district, Mueang District, there is no evidence of who constructed this temple or when it was built. It is known that the temple was originally called "Wat Tamnak." It wasn't until 1921, during a visit by His Holiness Somdej Phra Mahasamana Chao Krom Phraya Wachirayanavoros, that the name changed due to the observation of several temples sharing the same name. To distinguish them, he suggested adding the terms "Nuea" (North) and "Tai" (South) based on their geographical locations. Among the important features of the temple is the new ubosot (ordination hall), built using the facade, doors, windows, and ceiling of the old ubosot. The gable is intricately carved from teak, featuring birds adorned with ornamental flowers and an intricately designed elephant figure standing above the clouds. The temple also houses an ancient vihara with a gable similarly carved from teak, depicting the "khanok" floral design that includes a ceremonial horse inside. The doorways and window frames are beautifully adorned with plaster floral patterns, still remaining in some parts, while the doors and windows are embellished with gilded designs. Additionally, there is a two-story bell tower with a roof shaped like a prang. Further inside the temple grounds, the monks' quarters are arranged neatly, signifying that this temple is one of the spacious and serene locations in Nonthaburi.
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Wat Tamnak Tai
Province: Nonthaburi