| Wat Pha Tak Suea | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Region | Nong Khai province |
| Status | active |
| Location | |
| Location | Pha Tang, Thailand |
| Country | Thailand |
| Geographic coordinates | 18°02′12″N102°18′18″E / 18.0368°N 102.3051°E |
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