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Wat Khuha Sawan (Bangkok)

Buddhist temples in BangkokPhasi Charoen districtUnregistered ancient monuments in Bangkok
วัดคูหาสวรรค์วรวิหาร เขตภาษีเจริญ กรุงเทพมหานคร (2)
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Wat Khuha Sawan or full name Wat Kuha Sawan Worawihan (Thai: วัดคูหาสวรรค์, pronounced [wát kʰūː.hǎː sā.wǎn], วัดคูหาสวรรค์วรวิหาร, pronounced [wát kʰūː.hǎː sā.wǎn wɔ̄ːráʔwíʔhǎːn]) is a historic Buddhist temple in Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok.

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Wat Khuha Sawan (Bangkok)
Soi Charan Sanit Wong 3, Bangkok Bangkok Yai District

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Soi Charan Sanit Wong 3
10600 Bangkok, Bangkok Yai District
Bangkok, Thailand
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