Wat Nong Ngu Lueam is located in Moo 9, Bang Phluang Subdistrict, Ban Sang District, Prachinburi Province. Although not widely known on a national level, this local temple carries unique charm and stories waiting to be discovered. Its name, “Nong Ngu Lueam,” literally means “Python Pond,” referring to the area’s past as a swamp where snakes once lived in abundance. Today, beyond its unusual name, the temple represents the faith of the community who built and preserved it through generations.

 

The temple was originally founded in 1888 (B.E. 2431) by villagers and devotees of the area and was officially granted boundary demarcation (Wisungkhamsima) in 1938 (B.E. 2481). Covering about 2 rai 2 ngan 80 square wah, with additional temple land of more than 7 rai, Wat Nong Ngu Lueam has been nurtured by several abbots over time. The current abbot is Phra Thongdee Punnyakosalo.

 

The temple’s important structures include a reinforced concrete ordination hall (ubosot) built in 1969, a large sermon hall built in 1977, a prayer hall, vihara, and monks’ residences. Each construction reflects the community’s efforts to contribute what they could afford at the time. The temple remains a “village temple,” simple yet warm, closely connected to the lives of local people.

 

In past decades, Wat Nong Ngu Lueam once fell into a semi-abandoned state, with deteriorating buildings and overgrown grass. However, through the joint efforts of local devotees and Dhamma volunteers, the temple was revived. Cleaning, repairs, and repainting restored life to the temple grounds, symbolizing the enduring power of faith and community collaboration.

 

To reach Wat Nong Ngu Lueam, travelers can take the main Prachinburi–Ban Sang Road from downtown Prachinburi. Upon entering Ban Sang District, follow the signs into Bang Phluang Subdistrict, Moo 9. The temple is easily accessible by private car or local transportation.

 

Today, the temple offers a tranquil and shady atmosphere, perfect for making merit, praying, or simply spending time to refresh the mind. A visit to Wat Nong Ngu Lueam reveals that a temple does not need to be grand to be meaningful. Its simplicity embodies the essence of being a spiritual center for the surrounding community.

 

 

The temple is valued for its simplicity, peaceful environment, and authentic rural Thai charm.

 

Take the Prachinburi–Ban Sang Road from Prachinburi town, then enter Bang Phluang Subdistrict, Moo 9.

 

Yes, the temple is open every day for merit-making, praying, and visiting.

 

Yes, villagers gather for annual Buddhist festivals and important religious days.

 

The name comes from an old swamp where pythons once lived, hence “Nong Ngu Lueam".