Wat Hua Lumphong
Wat Hua Lumphong
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Neighborhood: Silom
Despite the lack of any major tourist attractions, this lively neighborhood is a favorite of many. Whether it's the (somewhat naughty) nightlife of Soi Patpong, the various handicraft night markets or the plethora of dining options that tickle your fancy, a night out in Silom is a must on every itinerary. It's worth a stop during daytime, too: join office workers on a quest to tasty street food during lunch and shop at Silom Complex for a great mix of Thai and international stores. After a day of strolling around the congested sidewalks, a visit to Silom's Lumphini Park, Bangkok's answer to NYC's Central Park, is a welcome change of scenery.
How to get there
  • Sam Yan • 1 min walk
  • Sala Daeng • 7 min walk
See what travelers are saying
  • Kaushik G
    Mumbai, India4,068 contributions
    Beautiful architecture
    During my vacation in Bangkok, I was staying in Silom area and I had visited this beautiful temple complex dedicated to Lord Buddha. At the entrance there are vendors selling flowers and incense sticks. One has to climb up marble steps to reach the main temple which has a beautiful golden color Buddha in sitting posture with beautiful decor using chandeliers and the colorful paintings on the walls depicting stories from the life of Lord Buddha are absolutely mesmerizing. Also liked the beautiful architecture of the temple showcasing intricate art work in golden color. Entrance ticket of 40 baht is there for foreign national.
    Visited September 2019
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 21, 2020
  • kyaw k
    3 contributions
    Came to pay homage to Wat Hua Lamphong for the first time.
    I have come to visit and pay homage to Buddha images in Hua Lamphong and make merit for the coffin for the first time. Anyone who comes to Bangkok and wants to pay homage to Buddha images, I recommend Hua Lamphong Temple. It has everything.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 26, 2023
  • Whendi88
    Singapore, Singapore151 contributions
    Blessing to the needy.
    Didnt really visit Wat Hua Lumphong, but the small temple beside it. Went there for coffin donation. Each share is 500baht. The uncle in the temple is very friendly to guide us the whole procedures of prayers.
    Visited June 2022
    Written July 8, 2022
  • Ray
    Leeds, United Kingdom49 contributions
    Glorious special experience
    Beautiful and humbling. A real treat to find such an active local temple, with no other western tourists visible. The coffin donations were very busy (we visited on a Sunday) but the other offerings more simple to understand. Food to bless to donate, robes to donate for monks, candles, etc. Really special. NB it is opposite a shopping complex which is poorly signed but a treat to escape the heat for a drink/food, especially Japanese food. You can enter via the subway through the train station.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 16, 2023
  • PORhibido
    823 contributions
    An Ordinary Temple Where Thais Donate Coffins
    Apart from its central location next to Sam Yan MRT and across the street from Chamchuri Square, this temple doesn't offer much to tourists. Among Thais it is best known as where to make merits by "donating" coffins for unclaimed bodies. Behind the crowded hall of Chinese gods is what appears like a provincial district office, with tables after tables where well-wishers, even local celebs, complete their "registration" by filling out their names, date of birth, etc. before making a donation. Then they will receive a pink slip to be placed on any coffins they like. Tourists are definitely welcome but taking photos of coffins is considered a taboo.
    Visited November 2012
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 29, 2013
  • Jeremy C
    Singapore, Singapore74 contributions
    Donations for a good cause
    There are 3 temples that are under this buddhist organization, of which the most convenient temple would be beside Sam Yan MRT station; you should use Exit 1. Notwithstanding the praying done by buddhist, the donation of coffins can be done be anyone from any religion, i believe. These died bodies were usually found and unclaimed by any family members, thus this organization raises funds to put them in coffins and let them rest in peace.
    Visited October 2012
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 23, 2012
  • IvanS225
    Singapore, Singapore499 contributions
    Must visit every trip...
    This is one of the places I must visit every trip when I am in bangkok. Pretty accessible taking the train to Sam Yan station! Interior of the temple is beautiful and retains strong traditional thai architecture influence. The bells near the top of the temple are to be struck, it has scriptures engraved on them. Every strike of the bell symbolises reading of the scriptures. At the base of the temple, there is a place whereby you can donate money to free the cows. Just next door is the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, whereby you can make merit by donating coffins to the needy and destitute - the coffins are donated to victims who have not only been killed in accidents or murdered, and have no relatives / next of kin to claim the bodies.
    Written November 12, 2014
  • pteo66
    Singapore, Singapore74 contributions
    Coffin Donation
    The temple is located right beside Sam Yan MRT station. The Yi De Tang foundation is open 24hours if you wish to do good deed eg donate a coffin at THB500. At THB500 you can help a deceased during the last journey of his life.To enter the temple, there is entrance fee, but to get to the foundation (from main entrance, turn right and walk to the end) it is free.
    Visited November 2017
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 25, 2017
  • Julia Soh
    Singapore, Singapore64 contributions
    Coffin Donation
    We will always pay a visit to Wat Hua Lom Pong to buy a coffin for the poor people or people with no family. The Thais believe that it is good luck to do so. Here, you donate 500 baht for a coffin for poor people or people with no family and the money also goes to Rescue Services. Walk in and fill in a pink slip on the counters and donate 500 baht. The counter staff will give you a white receipt and a pink slip that you will paste and stick on a coffin yourself using starch glue. Burn the white receipt at the temple (just observe what the others do and do the same).
    Visited December 2014
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 9, 2014
  • konmink25
    Bangkok, Thailand93 contributions
    Easy to go by MRT.
    NIce place to visit and make a merit. Can reach by using MRT. The MRT station is in front of the temple.
    Visited August 2012
    Written March 6, 2013
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Ray
Leeds, UK49 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Beautiful and humbling. A real treat to find such an active local temple, with no other western tourists visible. The coffin donations were very busy (we visited on a Sunday) but the other offerings more simple to understand. Food to bless to donate, robes to donate for monks, candles, etc. Really special.

NB it is opposite a shopping complex which is poorly signed but a treat to escape the heat for a drink/food, especially Japanese food. You can enter via the subway through the train station.
Written March 16, 2023
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PORhibido
Krungthep Mahanakorn823 contributions
Nov 2012 • Friends
Apart from its central location next to Sam Yan MRT and across the street from Chamchuri Square, this temple doesn't offer much to tourists. Among Thais it is best known as where to make merits by "donating" coffins for unclaimed bodies. Behind the crowded hall of Chinese gods is what appears like a provincial district office, with tables after tables where well-wishers, even local celebs, complete their "registration" by filling out their names, date of birth, etc. before making a donation. Then they will receive a pink slip to be placed on any coffins they like. Tourists are definitely welcome but taking photos of coffins is considered a taboo.
Written March 30, 2013
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Jeremy C
Singapore, Singapore74 contributions
Oct 2012 • Friends
There are 3 temples that are under this buddhist organization, of which the most convenient temple would be beside Sam Yan MRT station; you should use Exit 1.

Notwithstanding the praying done by buddhist, the donation of coffins can be done be anyone from any religion, i believe. These died bodies were usually found and unclaimed by any family members, thus this organization raises funds to put them in coffins and let them rest in peace.
Written October 24, 2012
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IvanS225
Singapore, Singapore499 contributions
This is one of the places I must visit every trip when I am in bangkok. Pretty accessible taking the train to Sam Yan station!

Interior of the temple is beautiful and retains strong traditional thai architecture influence. The bells near the top of the temple are to be struck, it has scriptures engraved on them. Every strike of the bell symbolises reading of the scriptures.

At the base of the temple, there is a place whereby you can donate money to free the cows.

Just next door is the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, whereby you can make merit by donating coffins to the needy and destitute - the coffins are donated to victims who have not only been killed in accidents or murdered, and have no relatives / next of kin to claim the bodies.
Written November 12, 2014
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pteo66
Singapore, Singapore74 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
The temple is located right beside Sam Yan MRT station. The Yi De Tang foundation is open 24hours if you wish to do good deed eg donate a coffin at THB500. At THB500 you can help a deceased during the last journey of his life.To enter the temple, there is entrance fee, but to get to the foundation (from main entrance, turn right and walk to the end) it is free.
Written November 25, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Julia Soh
Singapore, Singapore64 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
We will always pay a visit to Wat Hua Lom Pong to buy a coffin for the poor people or people with no family. The Thais believe that it is good luck to do so. Here, you donate 500 baht for a coffin for poor people or people with no family and the money also goes to Rescue Services.

Walk in and fill in a pink slip on the counters and donate 500 baht. The counter staff will give you a white receipt and a pink slip that you will paste and stick on a coffin yourself using starch glue. Burn the white receipt at the temple (just observe what the others do and do the same).
Written December 10, 2014
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konmink25
Bangkok, Thailand93 contributions
Aug 2012
NIce place to visit and make a merit.
Can reach by using MRT.
The MRT station is in front of the temple.
Written March 6, 2013
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Tipsy Traveler
Singapore, Singapore14 contributions
Nov 2019
Visited this temple to do coffin donation for the orphans. The process of donating is written clearly for foreigners. The people are friendly enough to guide you if you seem lost.

Please remember to wear clothes that cover at least below your knee.

Thank you.
Written December 10, 2019
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PittchayaT
Bangkok, Thailand5 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
This place is the best place to donate coffins and pray to get want you wanted.

When I get stuck of work, I always go there donate and pray. Then I get what I wanted within a week.

Written September 26, 2016
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KennyQQ
Singapore, Singapore110 contributions
Jan 2016
Directions . BTS Sala Deng (long walk to transfer to) MRT Sam Yan exit 1.
Not many tourist more for local.
20Baht to feed live Cows
40Baht to walk up and visit the temple at the top.
500 Baht for donating coffin to the dead without no proper send off. Getting merits.
Interesting place I would recommend it for those religious and into prayers.
Written January 11, 2016
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