Organization

Wat Nokor Bachey Knong

Wat Nokor Bachey Knong (វត្តនគរបាជ័យក្នុង), often called Wat Nokor, is a Buddhist Wat in Ampil commune, Kampong Siem district, Kampong Cham province, Cambodia.[1][2]

History

Ampil commune holds two Wats of this name, Wat Nokor Bachey Knong ("inner") and Wat Nokor Bachey Krau ("outer").[3] The Angkorian temple that shares their name, Prasat Wat Nokor Bachey (Banteay Prei Nokor), is one of Kampong Cham's four historical sites, and in November 2025 the provincial administration began work on plans to develop it for visitors.[2]

Religious life

In August 2026, during Vassa, the rains retreat, Vassa candles and offerings from a government delegation led by Labour Minister Heng Sour were taken to the monks keeping the retreat at both Wats of the name.[3]

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This page was last edited on 20 October 2026, at 06:34.