Bangkok Thailand Temple

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Bangkok Thailand Temple
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Bangkok Thailand Temple
Number185
Dedication22 October 2023, by Ronald A. Rasband
Site1.77 acres (0.72 ha)
Floor area48,525 sq ft (4,508.1 m2)
Height242 ft (74 m)
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Additional information
Announced5 April 2015, by Thomas S. Monson [1]
Groundbreaking26 January 2019, by Robert C. Gay [2]
Open house1-16 September 2023
Current presidentWisit Khanakham
Location Bangkok, Thailand
Geographic coordinates 13°44′57″N100°33′45″E / 13.7493°N 100.5625°E / 13.7493; 100.5625
Exterior finishPrecast concrete panels fabricated by Asia Group of Chom Thong, Bangkok
NotesA 91,370 square feet (8,489 m2) Church facility on property behind the temple houses two meetinghouses, a service center, seminary and institute offices and classrooms, mission offices and housing.
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The Bangkok Thailand Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Bangkok, Thailand. [3] The intent to build the temple was announced on April 5, 2015, by church president Thomas S. Monson, during general conference. [4] The temple is the first in mainland southeast Asia. [4] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on January 26, 2019, conducted by Robert C. Gay. [4] enrichment.

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History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 5, 2015, during general conference. [5] The Abidjan Ivory Coast and Port Au Prince Haiti temples were announced at the same time. On January 26, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Robert C. Gay presiding. [2]

On March 27, 2023, the LDS Church announced that a public open house would be held from September 1 through 16, 2023, excluding Sundays. The temple was dedicated on October 22, 2023, by Ronald A. Rasband, of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. [6]

Design and architecture

The building uses Thai architecture and traditional Latter-day Saint temple design. [7] The temple's architecture reflects both the cultural heritage of Bangkok and the spiritual significance of the church.

The temple is on a 1.77-acre plot [8] and the landscaping has water fountains alongside trees, shrubs, and perennials. [9] An annex building is also located on the site, and contains church offices, patron housing, two chapels, meeting rooms, seminary and institute facilities, and a FamilySearch center. [7]

The temple has one central spire, surrounded by eight smaller spires, [8] and is 242 feet tall, constructed with precast concrete panels. [5] The exterior uses traditional Thai architecture, “including diamond shapes with lotus flower elements and a herringbone pattern, the latter evoking the weaved palms used in traditional arts and goods.” [7] The exterior also features art glass windows which have silk screens on the outer side and frosted carved glass on the inner side.Both sides of the windows use an interlocking octagonal pattern. [9]

The interior has decorative lighting fixtures inspired by royal sun umbrellas, as well as millwork carvings of ratchaphruek tree flowers. [7] The temple includes two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and a baptistry, each arranged for ceremonial use. [8]

Symbolism is important to church members and the design uses elements representing Thai culture including use of Thailand’s national flower, the ratchaphruek tree flower, in the temple’s millwork. [7]

Temple presidents

The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff. [8] Since its 2023 dedication, the president and matron of the Bangkok Thailand Temple are Wisit Khanakham and Sumamaan S. Khanakham. [8] [10]

Admittance

Following completion of the temple, a public open house was held from September 1-16, 2023 (excluding Sundays). [11] The temple was dedicated by Ronald A. Rasband on October 22, 2023, in two sessions. [12]

Like all the church's temples, it is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with a current temple recommend can enter for worship. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ Walch, Tad (5 April 2015). "3 new LDS temples to be built in Ivory Coast, Haiti and Thailand, President Monson announces". Deseret News . Retrieved 2015-04-05.
  2. 1 2 "Church Leaders Break Ground for Temple in Bangkok". Newsroom. LDS Church. 26 January 2019.
  3. ↑ Ehrlich, Richard (12 April 2015). "Mormons’ Thailand temple project marks milestone for church" The Washington Times , Retrieved 2015-04-18
  4. 1 2 3 "Bangkok Thailand Temple". Church News. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  5. 1 2 Thomas S. Monson, "Blessings of the Temple", Liahona , May 2015.
  6. ↑ "News for Temples in Five Nations: Bangkok Thailand Temple dedication dates announced, along with three groundbreakings", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2023-03-27
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 "See interior, exterior photos of the Bangkok Thailand Temple as Elder Gong welcomes media-day guests". Church News. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "Presidents and Matrons of the Bangkok Thailand Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  9. 1 2 "Bangkok Thailand Temple Facts" (PDF). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sep 1, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Bangkok Temple President Khanakham". news-hk.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  11. ↑ "Bangkok Thailand Temple Media Day". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  12. ↑ "'Cradled in the arms of prophets, apostles': Elder Rasband dedicates Bangkok Thailand Temple, the first on the Southeast Asia peninsula". Church News. 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  13. ↑ "Inside Temples". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
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