Wat Nam Pu is located at No. 53, Ban Nam Pu, Village No. 3, Tak Tok Subdistrict, Ban Tak District, Tak Province. It is a temple under the Mahanikaya order, occupying a total area of 1 rai, 1 ngan, and 62 square wah. Situated on flat land in the middle of the village and near the Pueng River, Wat Nam Pu is easily accessible while maintaining a serene and peaceful atmosphere, ideal for practicing meditation.

 

The temple's boundaries are as follows: to the north, 40 wah adjoining the land of Pol. Sgt. Thong Khonphaha; to the south, 50 wah adjoining public land; to the east, 66 wah adjoining the road and the Bing River; and to the west, 81 wah adjoining the land of Mr. Hiang and Mr. Sun. This layout reflects the temple’s connection to the surrounding community, both in terms of accessibility and participation in religious activities.

 

Wat Nam Pu features important religious structures, including an ordination hall (Ubosot) measuring 8 meters wide and 15 meters long, and a sermon hall (Sala Kan Phruean) measuring 16 meters wide and 30 meters long, both built in 1981. The temple also has several monk residences, including two wooden buildings, one half-brick half-wood building, and a two-story brick building, accommodating monks, novices, and various religious activities.

 

The temple was established around 1678 BE (approximately 1235 AD), taking its name from the village of Nam Pu. The area originally had a natural spring, which was later enclosed by a concrete tower. Initially called “Wat Nam Phu” (Spring Water Temple), the name gradually changed to “Wat Nam Pu,” and sometimes “Wat Nam Pik.” The temple was granted its official boundary (Wisungkhamasima) on August 2, 1934.

 

Wat Nam Pu serves as a center for community education and meditation, continuously offering Pali studies for monks. The temple currently houses 13 monks and 1 novice. Notable abbots include Kruba Tan, Kruba Leng, Kruba But, Kruba Pher, Kruba Un, Kruba Wan, and Phra Khru Sriratnophas (Uum), who served from 1944–1979, followed by Phra Rak Leh Sirithummo, serving as acting abbot from 1980 onward.

 

Due to its historical significance, community ties, and ongoing religious activities, Wat Nam Pu is not only a place for spiritual practice but also a central gathering point for the people of Ban Nam Pu and nearby areas. The temple is easily reached via the main roads of Ban Tak District and is located near the Pueng River, allowing visitors to experience both natural beauty and Buddhist learning.