Leng Buai Ia Shrine

Temple in Bangkok

Leng Buai Ia Shrine
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Tucked away in the narrow alleys of Bangkok’s Chinatown, this Chinese shrine is regarded as the oldest in Thailand. A plaque inside the shrine bears an inscription dating its construction to 1658 during the Ayutthaya period. Originally designed in the Teochew style, the shrine likely served as a place where Chinese merchants sought blessings for business prosperity and fostered social connections.

Small yet vibrantly decorated, the shrine features a roof adorned with glazed tiles and two ceramic-clad dragons. The central altar honors Leng Buai Ia and his wife, while side altars are dedicated to Gong Wu (Guan Yu) and Tianhou, the Queen of Heaven. Near the entrance, you’ll find an ancient bell attributed to the Daoguang Emperor from the Qing dynasty, alongside other notable artifacts, including three plaques from the Kangxi Emperor’s reign, a bell bearing the name Choen Thai Chue, and an incense container gifted by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).

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Visiting Leng Buai Ia Shrine

Address: Leng Buai Ia Shrine, Soi Yaowarat 6, Samphanthawong, Bangkok, Thailand

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