Khun Dan Chao Pho Suea Shrine: Bang Wa's Tiger God Shrine
Khun Dan Chao Pho Suea Shrine, also known as the Bang Wa Tiger God Shrine, is a red Chinese shrine on Phetkasem Road in Phasi Charoen near Bang Khae market, easy to reach by MRT.
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Khun Dan Chao Pho Suea Shrine is at 20 Phetkasem Road, Bang Wa, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok. This Chinese shrine honours Tua Lao Ia (the Tiger God) and Chao Pho Khun Dan and is known for granting wishes. People whose wishes come true give thanks by sponsoring film screenings, three films every day. Parking is available.
Key takeaways
- Red Chinese shrine on Phetkasem Road, Bang Wa, Phasi Charoen, near Bang Khae market
- Built in the era of Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat and restored by Prasert Thamma after a dream of an ancient warrior
- The main deities are Tua Lao Ia (the Tiger God) and Chao Pho Khun Dan
- Thanksgiving film screenings every day, three films from sunset
- Annual festival in early March; parking available
Sometimes, when we feel uneasy or need some comfort, we pray, chant or keep ourselves busy. Today we are taking you to make a wish at Khun Dan Chao Pho Suea Shrine in the Bang Khae area. It is easy to reach, including by MRT.
Khun Dan Chao Pho Suea Bang Wa, usually called the Chao Pho Suea Shrine Bang Wa or Chao Pho Suea Shrine Phasi Charoen, is a Chinese shrine on Phetkasem Road in Bang Wa, Phasi Charoen district. If you have driven along Phetkasem Road near Bang Khae market, you have probably noticed it: a red shrine standing out right beside the road.
History of the shrine
The shrine dates from the era of Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat, then prime minister, when many new roads and transport routes were being built. Originally it was just a small spirit shrine by the roadside. When the road was widened, the little shrine was completely buried by soil dug up during construction. Later, a local resident, Prasert Thamma, who went on to found the shrine, dreamed of an ancient warrior telling him to dig the buried shrine out. The next morning he dug it up and restored it, and it grew into the shrine we see today.
Legend also says that a large tiger was once seen roaming the area, which gave the shrine its name. The main deity is Tua Lao Ia, the Tiger God, as at the Chao Pho Suea Shrine in Phra Nakhon. There is also Chao Pho Khun Dan, believed to be that ancient warrior: a frontier governor guarding Thonburi and one of the trusted soldiers of King Taksin the Great.
Thanksgiving films and festivals
Chao Pho Suea Shrine Bang Wa was extensively restored by devotees and is famous for its sacred power. Beside the shrine there is now a permanent open-air film screening area. People whose wishes are granted give thanks by sponsoring screenings. Three films are shown every day, starting at sunset, with everything from Chinese martial arts and Chinese ghost films to comedies, Thai films and Hollywood movies.
Drivers passing by often show respect by raising their hands in a wai or sounding their horn. During festivals such as Chinese New Year and the Ghost Festival, the shrine committee brings the deity statue out to the front for worship. The shrine's annual festival is held in early March every year.
If you would like to make a wish, we recommend it. It is easy to get to and you leave feeling at peace. There are also plenty of good restaurants around the shrine to try.
Visitor information
Khun Dan Chao Pho Suea Shrine, Bang Wa
Address: 20 Phetkasem Road, Bang Wa, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok 10160
Map: Google Maps
Parking: available
FAQ
Where is the Chao Pho Suea Shrine in Bang Wa?
At 20 Phetkasem Road, Bang Wa, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok 10160, on Phetkasem Road near Bang Khae market. It is reachable by MRT.
How do people give thanks at this shrine?
Those whose wishes come true sponsor film screenings on the permanent screening area beside the shrine. Three films are shown every day, starting at sunset.
When is the shrine's annual festival?
In early March every year. During Chinese New Year and the Ghost Festival, the deity statue is brought out in front of the shrine for worship.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available.
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