Bangkok Thailand Temple

The Bangkok Thailand Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Bangkok, Thailand.[3]

Bangkok Thailand Temple
Number185
Dedication22 October 2023, by Ronald A. Rasband
Site1.77 acres (0.72 ha)
Floor area48,525 sq ft (4,508.1 m2)
Height242 ft (74 m)
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Church chronology
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Feather River California Temple
Bangkok Thailand Temple		 →
Okinawa Japan Temple
Additional information
Announced5 April 2015, by Thomas S. Monson[1]
Groundbreaking26 January 2019, by Robert C. Gay[2]
Open house1-16 September 2023
Current presidentWisit Khanakham
LocationBangkok, Thailand
Geographic coordinates13°44′57″N 100°33′45″E
Exterior finishPrecast concrete panels fabricated by Asia Group of Chom Thong, Bangkok
NotesA 91,370 square feet (8,489 m2) Church facility on property behind the temple houses two meetinghouses, a service center, seminary and institute offices and classrooms, mission offices and housing.
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History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 5, 2015, during the Sunday morning session of the church's general conference.[4] The Abidjan Ivory Coast and Port Au Prince Haiti temples were announced at the same time.

On January 26, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Robert C. Gay presiding.[2]

On March 27, 2023, the LDS Church announced that a public open house is scheduled for September 1 through 16, 2023, excluding Sundays. The temple is scheduled for dedication on October 22, 2023, with Ronald A. Rasband, of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, expected to preside.[5]

See also

References
  1. Walch, Tad (5 April 2015). "3 new LDS temples to be built in Ivory Coast, Haiti and Thailand, President Monson announces". Deseret News. Retrieved 2015-04-05.
  2. "Church Leaders Break Ground for Temple in Bangkok". Newsroom. LDS Church. 26 January 2019.
  3. Ehrlich, Richard (12 April 2015). "Mormons’ Thailand temple project marks milestone for church" The Washington Times, Retrieved 2015-04-18
  4. Thomas S. Monson, "Blessings of the Temple", Liahona, May 2015.
  5. "News for Temples in Five Nations: Bangkok Thailand Temple dedication dates announced, along with three groundbreakings", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2023-03-27
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