WAT THAM PA ACHA THONG

WAT THAM PA ACHA THONG

     O know as the temple where the monks ride houses to go on their alms round in the morning. It is located in Tambon Sri Kham on a remote high hill. Pra Khruba Nueachai, the abbot, who is a former cavalryman, therefore allows the monks and novices to use a horse as a vehicle to go on the mouning alms round, which begins around 07.00 a.m., to the village of Sri Muen Rai. covering a total distance of around 5 km

     Get there by take Highway No.1 for about 28 km, and pass Ampher Maechan for about 4-5 km. Then, turn into a lane off the main road, beside Wat Mae Kham Luang, and follow the direction signs all the way to Wat Tham pa Acha Thong for around 5-7 km. The road from the bridge to Lan Pra Kaeo is around 2 km long and accessible by car. The views along the roadsides are refreshing.

ADTHASITT  SANGDAO
29/10/2011