Wat Hong Thong is located at No. 1, Ban Salok Bat, Village No. 5, Salok Bat Subdistrict, Khanu Woralaksaburi District, Kamphaeng Phet Province. It is a community temple under the Maha Nikaya order, situated on a high plain, offering a peaceful atmosphere ideal for meditation, Buddhist studies, and community religious activities. The temple has a long history dating back to 1877 (B.E. 2420) and was granted the royal boundary (Wisungkhamasima) on August 6, 1963 (B.E. 2506).

 

The temple’s buildings include an ordination hall (Ubosot) measuring 7.30 meters wide and 20.40 meters long, constructed in 1964 (B.E. 2507), used for religious ceremonies; a sermon hall (Sala Kan Phruean) measuring 20.40 meters wide and 43 meters long, built in 1981 (B.E. 2524) for community activities and Buddhist education; and a wooden, single-story chanting hall (Ho Suat Mon) 22.80 meters wide and 30.46 meters long, constructed in 1968 (B.E. 2511) for religious rituals and novice monks’ studies. The monks’ quarters consist of three two-story concrete buildings and nine single-story wooden structures, totaling twelve buildings. The temple also houses important sacred objects, including two principal Buddha images and four other Buddha statues.

 

Wat Hong Thong is renowned for Luang Pho Chun, also known as Phra Wachirasaraso Phon (Chun Issara Yano), a former abbot and ex-district monk of Khanu Woralaksaburi. Luang Pho Chun was ordained at Wat Hong Thong in 1917 (B.E. 2460) and first resided at Wat Singkaram, though he maintained a lifelong connection with Wat Hong Thong. Local residents invited him to serve as abbot, and he became a revered monk, strict in the Buddhist Vinaya, respected by disciples, relatives, and the general public. He dedicated himself to preserving the Buddhist faith, promoting temple activities, and guiding people to follow the teachings of the Buddha, earning recognition as a highly honored religious figure.

 

Salok Bat Subdistrict is an agriculturally based community with historical and cultural significance. Most of the area is flat and suitable for farming and residential purposes. It is home to several important temples, including Wat Hong Thong, which serves as a spiritual and community hub. The community holds deep respect for venerable monks with recognized expertise. Its location at Ban Salok Bat, Village No. 5, Salok Bat Subdistrict, Khanu Woralaksaburi District, Kamphaeng Phet Province, postal code 62180, offers convenient access to Kamphaeng Phet city and nearby districts via major roads. The area is ideal for Buddhist studies, meditation, and exploring Thai culture and traditions.

 

Wat Hong Thong is a center of faith, learning, and community spiritual life in Ban Salok Bat. It serves as a place for preserving Thai customs and culture while providing a hub for those wishing to study, practice meditation, and deepen their understanding of Buddhism. The temple’s buildings and sacred objects showcase the beauty of Thai art and valuable architecture. Therefore, Wat Hong Thong and Salok Bat Subdistrict are not only religious sites but also cultural tourism destinations where visitors can fully experience the history, art, and way of life of Thai communities.