Wat Dokkham

Wat Dokkham is a Buddhist temple in Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province. Wat Dokkham is situated near the Buddhist temple Wat Dokeung, as well as near Wat Muen Larn.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Thapae Gate and Wat Muen Larn.

Thapae Gate

Photo: Douglaspperkins, CC BY 4.0.

Tha Phae Gate is the eastern and most famous gate of Chiang Mai, Thailand. It stands at the eastern side of the old walled city and today serves as a major landmark and public gathering place. Thapae Gate is situated 190 metres south of Wat Dokkham.

Wat Muen Larn

Buddhist temple

Photo: DerFussi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Wat Muen Larn is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 160 metres southwest of Wat Dokkham.

Wat Panping

Buddhist temple

Photo: DerFussi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Wat Panping is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 260 metres west of Wat Dokkham.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chiang Mai and Chang Phueak.

Chiang Mai

Photo: Tevaprapas, CC BY 3.0.

Chiang Mai is the hub of northern Thailand. On a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expatriate population, all factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "rose of the north".

Chang Phueak

Town

Chang Phueak is a tambon of Mueang Chiang Mai District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The tambon is home to the Chiang Mai National Museum, which traces northern Thai history and culture. Chang Phueak is situated 3 km northwest of Wat Dokkham.

Nong Pa Khrang

Town

Nong Pa Khrang is a tambon of Mueang Chiang Mai District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a population of 8,423 people. The tambon contains seven mubans. Nong Pa Khrang is situated 3½ km east of Wat Dokkham.

Wat Dokkham

Type: Buddhist temple
Categories: place of worship and religion
Location: Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude

18.78925° or 18° 47′ 21″ north

Longitude

98.99299° or 98° 59′ 35″ east

Wheelchair access

limited

Open location code

7MCWQXQV+M5

OpenStreetMap ID

way 356588870

OpenStreetMap feature

amenity=place_of_worship

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In Other Languages

“Wat Dokkham” goes by many names.

Thai: “วัดดอกคำ”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Wat Dokeung and Thapae Gate.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Moonmuang Pharmacy and 16th Space.

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