| Wat Klang Bang Kaeo | |
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| Religion | |
| District | Nakhon Chai Si District |
| Province | Nakhon Pathom Province |
| Region | Central Thailand |
| Location | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°47′43″N100°11′35″E / 13.7953°N 100.1930°E Coordinates: 13°47′43″N100°11′35″E / 13.7953°N 100.1930°E |
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