Samut Sakhon Province Lak Muang—Samut Sakhon, Thailand. - Buddhist Temples and Public Shrines on Waymarking.com

A Lak Mueang or 'City Pillar Shrine' is a public shrine, usually in the shape of a pillar, which represents the tutelary diety of each province of Thailand. The pillar is housed in a structure, which often reflects the historical background of the province. Each Shrine has great religious, social, and political importance, and are held in high regard by the local inhabitants. Most Thai provinces have an official Shrine, and some districts within a province have their own, smaller shrine.

The Shrine for the small province and town of Samut Sakhon is found near the river, near the town ferry port, and adjacent to a public park. The Shrine itself follows the usual theme, but with a 'Kymer' era interpretation in that its has a central prang. The pillar itself is over 2m high, and gold in colour. During my visit, a weekday, the Shrine was busy with people, coming to pay their respects and to ask for good luck in their life.

Samut Sakhon town, capital of the province of the same name, is located thirty or so kilometres to the south west of central Bangkok. Easily reached via train or bus or taxi.

Open to visitors?: Yes Photography Permitted Inside?: Yes Statue of the Buddha present?: No Related Website: Not listed

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