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Wat Saam Prasob, the Sunken Temple

Updated November 12, 2026

Wat Saam Prasob, also known as the Sunken Temple, is a unique structure that was submerged after the construction of the Vajiralongkorn Dam in 1984. During the rainy season, only its upper parts are visible, accessible by boat.

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Wat Saam Prasob, also known as the Sunken Temple or Wat Wang Wiwekaram, was once the heart of an old town inhabited by the Mon and Karen tribes. After the construction of the Vajiralongkorn Dam in 1984, most of the village was flooded, leaving the temple as the only remaining structure.