Ban Laemphrathat

Ban Laemphrathat is a village in the Nakhon Pa Mak subdistrict of Bang Krathum District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.

Etymology

This village takes the name from its temple Wat Laemphrathat. The first element, wat, means 'temple'. The second element, laem, means 'sharp' or 'pointy'. The third element, phra, means 'monk' or image of Buddha. The fourth element, that, means 'essence'. As a whole, the temple's name loosely translates to 'Temple of the Sharp Buddha Relic', and accordingly the name of the town village means 'Village of the Sharp Buddha Relic'.

Geography

Ban Laemphrathat is in the eastern portion of Nakhon Pa Mak.

Wat Laemphrathat

This Theravada Buddhist temple is said to enshrine a relic of the Buddha. It is also the location of one of Nakhon Pa Mak's four elementary schools, Wat Laemphrathat School.