Chao Phor Seua Temple
Description:
Chao Phor Seua is a Chinese Buddhist temple that is a religious shrine for the entire Chinese community in Bangkok. The temple is built in a typical Chinese style with wood carvings, images of dragons and fish. Its design is dominated by red and gold colors. Inside the temple are the Chinese deities Chao Phor Seua, Khao Phor Kuan-U and Chao Mae Tabtim.
The Chao Phor Seua temple was originally located on Bamrung Muang Street, but when it was decided to expand the road during the time of Rama the Fifth, the temple was moved to its present location. The land for the new temple was given to the Chinese community by the king of Thailand.