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TL;DR: Thammakatanyu Foundation Shrine, open Open Daily, hours 08:00 – 17:00. in Samut Prakan is a large Chinese shrine built in 1991, inspired by the Nankunshen Daitianfu Temple in Taiwan. It features authentic.

Thammakatanyu Foundation Shrine

Open Days: Open Daily

Opening Hours: 08:00 – 17:00

Thammakatanyu Foundation Shrine in Samut Prakan is a large Chinese shrine built in 1991, inspired by the Nankunshen Daitianfu Temple in Taiwan. It features authentic Chinese architecture and is a major spiritual center for Thai-Chinese communities.

The shrine is decorated with dragons and phoenixes symbolizing prosperity and power. Inside, visitors can worship the Five Generals (Wu Fu Xian Shuai) and other Chinese deities such as Guan Yin and Tua Pek Kong.

The highlight is the largest pair of green jade lions in Thailand, believed to protect against evil spirits and bring good fortune.

Getting There The shrine is located on Sukhumvit Road and can be reached easily by car or public transportation from Bangkok.

Name	Thammakatanyu Foundation Shrine
Nearby Tourist Attractions	1. Bang Pu Recreation Center 3 km 2. Ancient City 7 km 3. Erawan Museum 18 km 4. Bang Phli Ancient Market 20 km 5. Wat Asokaram 5 km
Nearby Restaurants	1. Sailom Bangpu 3 km Tel. +66 2 323 9911 2. Krua Pu Pen 4 km Tel. +66 2 709 8627 3. Bangpu Seafood Restaurant 3 km Tel. +66 2 323 9911 4. Rabieng Talay 5 km Tel. +66 2 323 2050 5. Krua Boonlert 6 km Tel. +66 2 323 9150
Nearby Accommodations	1. Rimkhobfa Urban Resort 6 km Tel. +66 2 323 9911 2. Coco Hotel Bangpu 5 km Tel. +66 2 323 9800 3. Bay Hotel Srinakarin 15 km Tel. +66 2 748 7522 4. Marigold Sukhumvit 20 km Tel. +66 2 746 8800 5. Clef Hotel 18 km Tel. +66 2 758 5999