🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Wat Khun Inthapramun sits in Inthapramun sub-district, Pho Thong district, about 7 kilometres west of central Ang Thong. It is an old temple believed to date back to the Sukhothai era. What people come for is the reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyat), a huge figure roughly 50 metres (25 wa) long — one of the longest reclining Buddhas in Thailand, similar in size to the one at Wat Phra Non Chaksi in Sing Buri, and likely built around the same period.
Why the reclining Buddha has no hall over it
The reclining Buddha once sat inside a hall, but the hall collapsed during the fall of Ayutthaya, and the temple was left abandoned for around a hundred years — so the figure was exposed to sun and rain in the open for a very long time. It was later restored, first in the reign of King Borommakot and again under King Rama V, but kept open like this. The image of the great reclining Buddha at peace under the open sky, ringed by a wide grass lawn and tall trees, is the look that makes people remember this temple.
The name "Khun Inthapramun" comes from a local legend: Khun Inthapramun was a tax officer who used royal funds to build this reclining Buddha. When questioned, he refused to admit it, fearing the merit would pass to someone else, and in the end he was punished and died. Villagers have called the temple by his name ever since. This is a story passed down rather than fully confirmed history, but it is where the name familiar to locals comes from.
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Paying respects and beliefs
Most people come here to pay respects and ask for blessings from the reclining Buddha. Common requests are for good health, good fortune, and success in business. There is a spot in front of the figure for lighting incense and applying gold leaf, and shops selling offerings sit right out front, so they are easy to pick up.
- Pay respects to the reclining Buddha — the main thing people come for; apply gold leaf to the soles of the feet and to the figure at the marked spots.
- Ask for good health — this is the most popular request people make to this reclining Buddha.
- The Bodhi tree behind the figure — there is a large Bodhi tree at the back, and at certain times its new leaves come out a soft, pretty colour — a spot many people stop to photograph.
What to wear
Because the figure is out in the open, the sun gets fairly strong and hot from late morning into the afternoon. Wear a thin long-sleeved top and a hat, and bring an umbrella or some drinking water. If you want cooler air and nicer light, going early after opening or in the late afternoon is better.
The new ordination hall and other spots
Beyond the reclining Buddha, the temple also has a new ordination hall finished not long ago, with a modern interior and conveniences like a lift and an escalator. What people talk about is the mural painting, which depicts deities and angels in a contemporary style — some holding tablets or playing guitar, mixing traditional belief with the present day. If you like unusual temple art, it is worth stepping inside to see.
The reclining Buddha
The 50-metre reclining Buddha on the open lawn — the temple's main draw, where everyone comes to pay respects and take photos.
The new ordination hall
A hall with a contemporary interior and modern-style deity-and-angel murals, open to walk in and see.
Wide grounds around the figure
Grass and tall trees, easy to stroll around — good for families and older visitors.
Getting there and opening hours
- Location — Moo 3, Inthapramun sub-district, Pho Thong district, Ang Thong, about 7 km from central Ang Thong.
- Opening hours — roughly 8:00 am–5:00 pm daily; leave some time before closing so you can pay respects unhurried.
- By private car — from town, take the road toward Pho Thong; signs are clear and there is a large car park.
- Entry fee — none; you can make a donation by faith at the temple's donation box.
Combine it into one day
Wat Khun Inthapramun is not far from Wat Muang (home of Ang Thong's giant Buddha). Many people like to pay respects to the reclining Buddha here in the morning, then continue on to Wat Muang and other temples along the same route to make the most of a single day's trip.
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