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The Buddha image in walking posture housed outdoor at Wat Pho Thong Bon The Buddha images in different postures at Wat Hongthong 10. Wat Pho Thong Bon Situated at the east of the Chao Phraya River, Baan Mai district, the temple was originally established after an integration of two temples. namely Wat Pho Thong and Wat Key Lek. Initially, it was named “Wat Pho Thong”; however, it shares the same name as the temple “Wat Pho Thong” located in Muang District, Nonthaburi. Therefore, the word “Bon” was added at the end so as to suggest that Wat Pho Thong Bon is situated at the upper part of the Northern Nonthaburi. In fact, the lowest part of Southern Nonthaburi also has another temple named “Wat Pho Thong Lang.” Inside contains a giant Ubosot elaborately decorated with glass tiles, stucco style, covered gold leaves, and a wooden hall for sermons featuring with a beautiful pulpit. The Ubosot enshrines Luang Pho Phet, the principal Buddha statue of the province, which earns high respect and great worship. A worship ceremony is usually held during the mid of the third month of the year and people can place the gold leaves on the statues and Buddha images. 11. Wat Hongthong Situated near the bank of the Chao Phraya River, Bang Pood district, the temple was built in Ayutthaya era. After an invasion of the Burmese, the temple was completely abandoned. It was later renovated by Mon settlers or immigrants. Due to a strong belief and faith in Buddhism and phoenixes, the temple was named “Hongthong” (a golden phoenix). The term has appeared in Mon history for 2500 years and can refer to both a phoenix and the Mon capital of Hongsavardee (Burma). The word “Hong” (หงส) can be spelled with either ษ or ส (Two letters in Thai language with the same pronunciation as “s” in English). Each wall of the Ubosot has been carved and engraved with the story of Lord Buddha. People and villagers annually arrange a ceremony to cerebrate and pay respect to the main Buddha image with a round full face shape and the Buddha’s footprint. The craftsmanship of the villagers and artisans, the ingenious knowledge and expertise are devoted to create the magnificent holy places including an old wooden Sala Kaprien and a newly constructed Sala Kaprien (sermon halls in a monastery), a prayer hall, a Thai style pavilion, and a Vihara (a chapel). 63