Villagers protect Wat Saeng Sawang pagoda from flooding

Matichon•Society•22d ago

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Villagers in Khok Mon, Si Mahosot, used sandbags to protect the Phra That Phuttha Mongkhon pagoda from flooding.

•Villagers in Khok Mon used sandbags to surround Phra That Phuttha Mongkhon at Wat Saeng Sawang.
•The action occurred following floods in various areas including Prachin Buri province.
•The incident was reported via photos shared by Facebook user Siriporn Piman on October 1.
•The pagoda is a Chiang Khwang style chedi located in the Phuan community in Si Mahosot District, Prachin Buri.

•On October 1, photos were shared by Siriporn Piman showing villagers protecting the pagoda.
•Villagers of Khok Mon used sandbags to surround Phra That Phuttha Mongkhon at Wat Saeng Sawang.
•Phra That Phuttha Mongkhon is a pagoda with Chiang Khwang style architecture.
•The pagoda is located in the Phuan community in Khok Thai Subdistrict, Si Mahosot District, Prachin Buri Province.
•The area was originally called Khok Mon (spelled with น), referring to the local Khat Mon plants.
•Around B.E. 2380 during the reign of King Rama III, Phuan people from both sides of the Mekong were relocated to this area.
•The community was called Ban Chum Saeng by the Phuan people due to the abundance of Ma Saeng trees.
•The official regional name was changed to Ban Khok Mon (spelled with ญ) due to a misunderstanding that the word Mon referred to Mon people in Burma.

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Siriporn Piman

A Facebook user who shared images of villagers protecting the pagoda.

Wat Saeng Sawang(วัดแสงสว่าง)

A temple in Khok Thai Subdistrict, Si Mahosot District, Prachin Buri Province, where the Phra That Phuttha Mongkhon is located.

Phra That Phuttha Mongkhon(พระธาตุพุทธมงคล)

A pagoda with Chiang Khwang style architecture located at Wat Saeng Sawang.

Ban Khok Mon(บ้านโคกมอญ)

A community in Si Mahosot District, Prachin Buri Province, originally called Khok Mon.

Ban Chum Saeng(บ้านชุมแสง)

The name used by the Phuan people to refer to the community in the Khok Mon area.

Si Mahosot District(อำเภอศรีมโหสถ)ℹ️

The district in Prachin Buri Province where the events took place.

Prachin Buri Province(จังหวัดปราจีนบุรี)ℹ️

The province affected by floods and where the pagoda is located.

Khok Thai Subdistrict(ตำบลโคกไทย)

The subdistrict in Si Mahosot District where Wat Saeng Sawang is located.