| Wat Mo Kham Tuang | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Therevada Buddhism, Maha Nikaya |
| Location | |
| Location | 119 Sri Poom Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai |
| Country | Thailand |
| Geographic coordinates | 18°47′42.57″N98°58′57.93″E / 18.7951583°N 98.9827583°E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1365 |
Wat Mo Kham Tuang is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It is situated in the old city overlooking the north side of the moat which surrounds the city.
Wat Mo Kham Tuang, originally built in 1365, was previously known as Wat Muen Kham Tuang and named after the temple's builder, whose rank was 'yot muen' ('ten thousand'), who was employed in melting and beating gold which was offered to the city's ruler. The current name, Wat Mo Kham Tuang means 'temple of the pot for measuring gold'. [1] [2]
In 2012, the abbot's quarters were partially destroyed in a fire and valuable relics were lost. [3]
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