Nonthaburi Municipality Invites Public on Free Buddhist Temple Boat Tours Visiting 8 Sacred Sites Along the Chao Phraya River
Nonthaburi Municipality is offering free boat tours visiting eight sacred temples along the Chao Phraya River on four Sundays in May and June, combining spiritual practice with cultural heritage and scenic river views.
Nonthaburi Municipality is launching a major water-based cultural tourism initiative to attract both locals and tourists on free boat tours visiting eight sacred sites along the Chao Phraya River. The "2569 Boat Tour - Paying Respects to Buddha and Deities" project runs on four consecutive Sundays: May 24 and 31, and June 7 and 14, 2569, offering participants a complete spiritual experience at all eight temples in a single trip.
The special highlights include scenic views of both riverbanks, comfortable and peaceful atmosphere, and knowledgeable local guides providing historical information at each location. The eight sacred sites are: 1) Shrine of Goddess Mae Tham Thim (Goddess Chui Bui Nia), revered for safe travel and success; 2) Wat Tai Meung, an ancient temple built during Rama II's reign (1852) housing the revered Luang Pho Dam Buddha image, popular for seeking protection and business blessings; 3) Wat Ton Od, an old temple on Khlong Om Nonthaburi canal where devotees seek life advancement; 4) Wat Sai Ma Tai, featuring the 700-year-old Luang Pho Yai Buddha statue in meditation pose, renowned for career advancement and property sales blessings; 5) Wat Kaen Ok, offering river viewpoints with significant Thai political historical importance; 6) Buddhatsathan Cheing Tha, a historic archaeological site recently restored by Nonthaburi Municipality and Fine Arts Department, combining two ancient temples from late Ayutthaya period - Wat Cheing Tha and Wat Na Bot - where devotees pay respects to the Tiger Father Spirit and Luang Pho Sua, ancient clay deities.
