Wat Noen Sutthawat or Wat Noen for short is an old temple in Chonburi - or more precisely Bang Saen. From the outside it doesn’t present well, with a jumble of outer buildings, huge arched metal shades and cars parked hither and thither. Once inside though, it is a different story, resplendent in intricate painted murals. People come to worship, pray, and in particular apply gold leaf to various Buddha statues. It is also the location of the enshrined statue of Luang Pho Kliang, a famous monk and former abbot. On a Sunday you can expect to queue patiently as you wait your turn to enter the ubosot to pray for forgiveness for past misdeeds – a chance to wipe the slate clean, no doubt.  
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