The Bangkok Thailand Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Bangkok, Thailand.[3]
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| Number | 185 | |||
| Dedication | 22 October 2023, by Ronald A. Rasband | |||
| Site | 1.77 acres (0.72 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 48,525 sq ft (4,508.1 m2) | |||
| Height | 242 ft (74 m) | |||
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| Announced | 5 April 2015, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 26 January 2019, by Robert C. Gay[2] | |||
| Open house | 1-16 September 2023 | |||
| Current president | Wisit Khanakham | |||
| Location | Bangkok, Thailand | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 13°44′57″N 100°33′45″E / 13.7493°N 100.5625°E | |||
| Exterior finish | Precast concrete panels fabricated by Asia Group of Chom Thong, Bangkok | |||
| Notes | A 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 edit
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 would be held from September 1 through 16, 2023, excluding Sundays. The temple was dedicated on October 22, 2023, by Ronald A. Rasband, of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.[5]
See also edit
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Thailand
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Church Leaders Break Ground for Temple in Bangkok". Newsroom. LDS Church. 26 January 2019.
- ^ Ehrlich, Richard (12 April 2015). "Mormons’ Thailand temple project marks milestone for church" The Washington Times, Retrieved 2015-04-18
- ^ Thomas S. Monson, "Blessings of the Temple", Liahona, May 2015.
- ^ "News for Temples in Five Nations: Bangkok Thailand Temple dedication dates announced, along with three groundbreakings", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2023-03-27
External links edit
- Bangkok Thailand Temple Official announcement
- Bangkok Thailand Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
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