Events
Wat Chulamani Celebrates Abbot’s 70th Birthday
Wat Chulamani in Samut Songkhram recently hosted a merit-making ceremony to mark the 70th birthday of its abbot, Phra Samut Wachirasophon.
On August 1, 2026, Wat Chulamani in Bang Chang, Samut Songkhram, held a significant merit-making ceremony to celebrate the 70th birthday of its abbot, Phra Samut Wachirasophon, also known as Luang Phor It Phatthajaro. According to Khaosod Online, the event was presided over by Somdet Phra Maharatchamongkhalamuni (Thongchai Thammatho) of Wat Traimit Witthayaram, who led the religious proceedings. Samut Songkhram Governor Chayachai Saeng-in served as the lay chairperson for the ceremony.
The event included a chanting of the 'Mahasamai Sutta' by 19 senior monks, followed by a meal offering for 150 monks and a ceremonial release of aquatic animals into the Amphawa Canal. A highlight of the celebration was the distribution of 1,090,000 THB in educational scholarships and support funds, including contributions to Wat Molilokkayaram in Bangkok and Wat Phet Samut Worawihan in Samut Songkhram.
For residents and visitors, this event highlights the cultural importance of Wat Chulamani, a site frequently visited for its religious significance. While the ceremony has concluded, the temple continues to serve as a hub for local community support and education. Travelers interested in Thai Buddhist traditions may find the temple’s ongoing charitable activities and historical role in the Amphawa district noteworthy. Further details regarding the specific allocation of the remaining scholarship funds were not fully detailed in the initial report.