The unique decoration of the so-called Rien Baht Chapel or “Chapel of One-baht Coins” is 75 per cent completed . The chapel is part of Wat Ban Thung Klet in Tambon Na Hukwang in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Tap Sakae district. Unlike other chapels, which are mostly decorated with marble and colourful paintings, the Rien Baht Chapel’s outer walls are covered with one-baht coins. It is expected that Bt3.7 million worth of one-baht coins will be required to completely cover the outer walls. The temple’s abbot said the chapel was built with the initial goal to teach Thai children the value of one-baht coins.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 10, 2017 06:22 UTC