Darussalam Mosque

Rating: 4.2/5 (5 votes)

Open Days: Open daily

Opening Hours: Open all day – religious activities follow the daily salah (prayer) times

 

Darussalam Mosque is located in Village No. 14, Don Chimphli Subdistrict, Bang Nam Priao District, Chachoengsao Province. It is a faith-centered hub and a place of worship for the local Muslim community in the inner Bang Pakong basin — an area where everyday life remains closely connected to agriculture, canal networks, and long-standing local market communities. When people picture Chachoengsao as a whole, they often think of city routes, famous temples, and old markets. But once you move beyond the city zone into Bang Nam Priao, you begin to see another layer of the province’s story: a rural community with a simple way of life, cultural diversity, and a “community mosque” that serves as the core of faith and human connection.

 

Don Chimphli has a distinctly rural atmosphere. Main roads link villages to markets and essential services within the district. People often know one another through kinship and long-term neighborly ties. In this context, a mosque is not only a place for prayer, but also a space that helps “organize the rhythm of life” in the community — from daily prayers and everyday conversations to mutual support in times of need, as well as key occasions during Ramadan and Eid. During these important periods, community relationships are strengthened through good deeds, sharing, and purposeful living together.

 

Darussalam Mosque also functions as a learning space and a place where religious values are passed on to the next generation. In many rural communities in Central Thailand, religious learning plays a role in building discipline and responsibility among youth. Children grow up with a clear understanding of manners, respect for elders, honest living, and a strong foundation in doing good. When a mosque supports education, the community gains both spiritual stability and a shared value system that helps people live together smoothly.

 

For visitors interested in cultural travel, Darussalam Mosque is a destination that helps you understand that “Bang Nam Priao is more than a place you pass through.” The area is home to major sites such as Wat Phrong Akat, nature-oriented attractions and countryside cafes, and local food routes that reflect real everyday life. Visiting the mosque respectfully makes the overall trip more complete. You will see a town through a different dimension of faith — one that naturally coexists within Thai society.

 

What makes Darussalam Mosque genuinely valuable for cultural storytelling is not the grandeur of the building alone, but its tangible role as a “community center.” Orderliness, cleanliness, calmness, and a culture of respect are qualities visitors can feel from the very first step. At the same time, the mosque reflects the community’s ability to care for itself through local leadership and teamwork, community activities, and steady relationship-building with surrounding neighbors.

 

The mosque is currently under the care of Imam Arun Isa, who leads religious services, maintains order within the mosque, and serves as a key communicator for community religious matters and important activities. In rural communities, an imam’s role often extends beyond ceremonies to include guidance, ensuring correct understanding, and coordinating cooperation for the common good. When a community has strong religious leadership, the mosque can fully serve as a center for faith, education, and social cohesion.

 

In terms of etiquette for visitors, a mosque is a sacred religious space. Dress modestly with appropriate coverage, keep your voice low, and avoid disturbing prayer times. If you wish to take photos, ask for permission from staff or local caretakers first. This does not make travel “more difficult”; it raises the quality of the visit. Visitors learn how to respect differences, while the community feels safe and comfortable welcoming outsiders into their space.

 

Another reason visiting a mosque in Bang Nam Priao feels different from touring the city zone is the slower, more natural rhythm of the countryside. Along the way, you will see authentic rural life — canals, rice fields, orchards, and small local shops. This makes the “journey to the mosque” more than simply reaching a destination; it becomes a way to absorb the area’s atmosphere and understand another cultural landscape of Chachoengsao.

 

Getting There From Bangkok, take the main routes into Chachoengsao and continue toward Bang Nam Priao District. Then proceed into Don Chimphli Subdistrict and Village No. 14. Driving is the most convenient option because it provides direct access to the village and flexible timing. If you start from Chachoengsao city center, you can plan a one-day route that links Wat Phrong Akat, countryside cafes in Bang Nam Priao, and a respectful visit to the mosque to better understand the local Muslim community. This creates a well-rounded trip combining culture, faith, and rural life within the same province.

 

 

A: It is located in Village No. 14, Don Chimphli Subdistrict, Bang Nam Priao District, Chachoengsao Province 24170.

 

A: Yes. It is open daily. Prayer times are the main periods of activity, so visitors should be respectful and avoid disruptions.

 

A: The current caretaker is Imam Arun Isa.

 

A: 081-936-5458

 

A: Yes. Visitors are welcome, but should dress modestly, keep noise to a minimum, and ask permission before taking photos to respect the sacred space.