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Wat Chaimongkol designated royal temple

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PATTAYA:--South Pattaya’s Wat Chaimongkol has been designated a royal temple, elevating what was once a private monastery in the area’s most important center of worship.

Formally named Wat Chaimongkol Wat Phra Aaramluang, the temple received a royal first-class appointment, denoting it as an honorary royal temple and head institution in the area. Top government and Buddhist officials celebrated the award with the start of a three-day festival Jan. 21.

newsjsAbbot Pisan Jriyaphiwat welcomed Somdej Phra Phut Chinawong, the ecclesiastical governor of the region and president of the Dissemination of National Buddhism Committee. Also joining was former Culture Minister Sukumol Kunplome, Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and top city elected officials.

Full story:http://www.pattayama...al-temple-21547

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