Located in Nakhon Chai Si district, Nakhon Pathom Province, about 50 km west of Bangkok. Wat Bang Phra is famous for Tattoo or Sakyant in Thailand. Former abbot Phra Udom Prachanart or Luang Phor Pern, was a meditation monk well known for his potent incantations and was also well rounded in the knowledge of the body of canons binding the Buddhist priesthood (Tripitaka).
He built many of the structures on the premises from public donations during his time.