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Kue Chai Tung Shrine

Kue Chai Tung Shrine

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Then · Before · Now ↓

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Then · Before · Now

Then

From Mr. Ngo Chok's house to Takua Pa's first shrine

ไม่ปรากฏปีสร้างที่ยืนยันได้; เอกสารร่วมสมัยบางแหล่งระบุว่าเก่าแก่เกือบ 200 ปี

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The starting point with the clearest evidence is not a year, but a community story: Mr. Ngo Chok bought house number 87 on Sri Takua Pa Road and converted it into a shrine, driven by faith after praying for tin mining yields and fortune. Another document refers to its original name as 'Thian Wan Keng' and its legal name as 'Kue Chai Tung'.

References · สภาวัฒนธรรมตำบลตะกั่วป่า (Takua Pa Sub-district Cultural Council), Takua Pa Vegetarian Festival · สำนักงานนโยบายและแผนทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม (Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning)
Before

The shrine grew with the mining town and became a community ritual space

ไม่พบปีของการเปลี่ยนมือ บูรณะ หรือเหตุการณ์สึนามิที่ยืนยันเฉพาะสถานที่

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The context of the shrine is tied to Hokkien Chinese who immigrated to mine tin in Takua Pa and brought deities from China to be enshrined. Local sources and travel media explain that the shrine is in the old market district, which has old buildings and a cultural street. It therefore serves as more than a place to pray: it is an anchor for the Chinese community and a space for the Vegetarian Festival.

References · สำนักงานนโยบายและแผนทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม (Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning) · Takua Pa Old Town boundary delineation project · Wanderlog (สรุปข้อมูลสถานที่/รีวิวผู้ใช้)
Now

A northern shrine still alive during the Vegetarian Festival

2569 / 2026

Verified

The latest evidence found is NBT news published in May 2026 (2569 B.E.), which presents Kue Chai Tung Shrine, or 'Rong Phra Talat Nuea' (the northern market shrine), as a center of faith for Takua Pa people and states that it still preserves its original cultural identity. News of the 2023 festival also confirms that Kue Chai Tung Shrine participated in the Iu Keng ceremony, parading deities around the old town of Takua Pa.

References · NBT2HD · Innews

Dot timeline

  1. Verified

    13·21 ตุลาคม 2558

    Ko Teng pole raising ceremony in the Vegetarian Festival

    There is a ceremony to invite the 9 lanterns and the presiding deities of the Vegetarian Festival.

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    23 ตุลาคม 2566

    Participating in the Ew Keng street procession around the old town

    Kue Chai Tung Shrine joined Sin Chai Tung Guan Yu Shrine in the street procession ceremony during the Vegetarian Festival.

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    4 พฤษภาคม 2569

    Appeared in NBT news as a centre of faith

    NBT news presented the shrine as Rong Phra Talat Nuea and mentioned its history of over 200 years, but did not provide the exact founding year.

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  4. Verified

    Year unspecified

    Mr. Ngo Chok bought a house to make a shrine

    The Cultural Council documents state that house number 87 on Sri Takua Pa Road was turned into a shrine after praying for mining yields and good fortune.

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  5. Verified

    Year unspecified

    Inviting deities from China to be enshrined

    The shrine is recorded as the first shrine in Takua Pa district. It has the deity Nezha and other deities for worship.

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Highlights to see

Chinese deities

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There is the deity Nezha and other deities for worship.

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Traces of a mining community

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Community documents recount the shrine's connection to praying for good tin yields and profit.

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Bridge crossing ceremony

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During the Vegetarian Festival, there is a Koi Han ceremony (crossing a bridge to ward off bad luck) and the tying of holy thread for auspiciousness.

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Takua Pa old town context

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Located in the cultural street and old town district of Takua Pa, which features old buildings and community arts and culture.

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News and updates

2026-05-04 · NBT2HD

Praying for blessings at Kue Chai Tung Shrine, Phang Nga Province

NBT news recommended the shrine and its role as a centre of faith for Takua Pa people.

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2023-10-23 · Innews

Fierce finale! Phang Nga Vegetarian Festival procession around Takua Pa city

Reported on the Ew Keng ceremony where Kue Chai Tung Shrine joined Sin Chai Tung Shrine.

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Did you know

Verified

The name 'Rong Phra Talat Nuea' (northern market shrine) is used to distinguish this shrine from Sin Chai Tung Shrine, or the southern market shrine, in the old town district.

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Verified

This shrine was originally named Thian Wan Keng, and community documents state its legal name is Kue Chai Tung.

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Getting there

Takua Pa Town

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Located in the old town district of Takua Pa, on Sri Takua Pa Road. The sources read do not specify the distance or detailed route recommendations.

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Phuket

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No readable sources have been found that specify the direct route or distance to the shrine.

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Khao Lak

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No readable sources have been found that specify the direct route or distance to the shrine.

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Airport

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No readable sources have been found that specify the direct route or distance to the shrine.

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FAQ

How to dress

Dress politely when entering for worship.

What is the history of this place?

เป็นศาลเจ้าแรกของอำเภอตะกั่วป่า และมีการเชิญองค์เทพจากเมืองจีนมาประดิษฐาน ตามเอกสารสภาวัฒนธรรม นายหง่อจกซื้อบ้านเลขที่ 87 ถนนศรีตะกั่วป่ามาทำเป็นศาลเจ้า หลังขอพรเรื่องผลผลิตเหมืองแร่และโชคลาภ

What are the highlights to see?

มีองค์เทพนาจาและองค์เทพอื่น ๆ สำหรับสักการะ เอกสารชุมชนเล่าความเชื่อมโยงของศาลเจ้ากับการขอพรให้ทำเหมืองแร่ได้แร่ดีและมีกำไร ในเทศกาลกินเจมีพิธีโก้ยห่าน ข้ามสะพาน และผูกสายสิญจน์เพื่อความเป็นสิริมงคล

Data Sources

NameTypeDate accessedLink
สำนักงานนโยบายและแผนทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม (Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning)Official agency2026-09-07Open source ↗
สภาวัฒนธรรมตำบลตะกั่วป่า (Takua Pa Sub-district Cultural Council), Takua Pa Vegetarian FestivalOther resources2026-09-07Open source ↗
ไทยรัฐNews2026-09-07Open source ↗
TAT Media AssetsOfficial agency2026-09-07Open source ↗
Takua Pa Old Town boundary delineation projectOfficial agency2026-09-07Open source ↗
InnewsNews2026-09-07Open source ↗
NBT2HDNews2026-09-07Open source ↗
Trip.com MomentsBlog2026-09-07Open source ↗
Missing data
  • No opening and closing times found from verifiable sources.
  • Verified admission fees could not be found.
  • No official phone number, Facebook page, website, or LINE account for the shrine found.
  • No postal code specific to the location found from readable sources.
  • No verifiable data on the exact construction year or names of builders.
  • No evidence found of registration as an ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department.
  • No verifiable data on the Sino-Portuguese or Chinese architectural style of the building itself.
  • No verifiable data found for parking, restrooms, ramps, or wheelchair access.
  • No list of nearby places with verified walking times found.
  • No routes or distances from Phuket, Khao Lak, or the airport that specify this shrine directly found.
  • No specific construction year or verifiable evidence of builders other than the Mr. Ngo Chok story found.
  • No verifiable evidence of a change of hands, abandonment, or restoration with years found.
  • No evidence found that the shrine was affected by the 2004 tsunami.
  • No year of ancient monument registration by the Fine Arts Department found.
  • No information found on current caretakers, opening times, admission fees, structural condition, or recent restoration projects.
  • No old photos or archival photos verified to be this shrine directly found.
  • News from the past five years is limited; no news of restorations or awards specific to the location found.