A small stain on the pants I'm wearing seems to be a big problem for my mother.

She wants to remove it right now, or she won't be able to sleep!

Uh... Mom, we're in a hurry today! If we leave late, we won't be able to complete the program we've set. We're going to visit 5 temples,

with the highlight being the 'Bophit Church', a church with banyan tree roots clinging to the walls, almost enveloping the entire church.

Which many people would be familiar with the "Bophit Church of Wat Bang Kung",

an unseen tourist destination in Thailand's Samut Songkhram province.

Not at all! Today I'm taking my mother to Sing Buri province because there's a Bophit Church here too!!

It happens to be Mother's Day today, and every year I always lock this time for my mother. Taking her on a trip near or far, it's up to her to choose.

I just present various trips for her to consider. I've proposed dozens of them, but in the end, this year my mother just wants to go to a temple to make merit nearby.

Just a day trip will do, so I've arranged it according to her request. This trip will be full of blessings!

It's a good thing we left the house exactly on schedule at seven o'clock. I'll tell my mother about the pants later.

But even so, we missed it when we spent too much time at Wat Pho Kao Ton at Bang Rachan Camp.

It's past eleven o'clock and we've just finished the first temple! According to the plan, we should have collected at least 2 temples in the morning.

In the afternoon, we'll be able to travel comfortably, not too tightly. I looked at my watch, before noon, we should be in time for the second temple.

But I had to stop when my mother said she was hungry! So the plan was changed abruptly, we turned to find a restaurant first!

From the original restaurant I had in mind near In Buri district, I had to search again for a new one, choosing a restaurant with a lot of stars in Sing Buri city instead.

The more stars, the more people there are. I turned to ask my mother if she would wait?

If not, we can go find another restaurant because I don't want to beg the owner who is as fierce as if we were asking for free rice.

Plus, there are many rules and regulations, such as no ordering outside the menu, no ordering multiple times. But my mother said it was strange!

We waited a long time before we could eat. Although the food was really delicious, the customers sat still amidst the sound of the boss scolding his subordinates.

By the time we finished eating, it was already past noon. And then we had to wait for the bill. I didn't dare to get up and pay.

Because here there is a rule that you are not allowed to leave the table to pay!!

The Ancient Church of Wat Chi Nam Rai

Just after two o'clock in the afternoon, the car slowly entered the territory of Chi Nam Rai sub-district, In Buri district. Following a rural highway, it turned onto a road running alongside the Chao Phraya River, eventually reaching a bend in the water.

On the right-hand side, an ancient church stood in ruins, its walls of exposed brick devoid of a roof. Only a banyan tree offered shade, yet strangely, the tree seemed to be an integral part of the church. Or perhaps the church was part of the banyan tree, for its roots snaked across the walls, claiming the space as their own. The sight was reminiscent of Wat Bang Kung, and could be considered a hidden wonder of Sing Buri.

The Bodhi tree chapel is the origin of the name "Wat Sai". Originally, the villagers called it "Wat Thayan", which is a corruption of the word "Thawi Yan".

It is an ancient temple from the Ayutthaya period that was abandoned for hundreds of years.

The main Buddha statue, known as "Luang Pho Thayan" or "Luang Pho Wat Sai," was once melted down by the Burmese for its gold and had its head stolen.

Later, the villagers raised money to restore the statue and create a new head.

The community has received a budget to improve the surrounding landscape, making it a beautiful and attractive tourist destination in Singburi province.

My mother asked if I was ready to go home. I felt a pang of disappointment. It felt like I had set out to accomplish something, but it hadn't been completed. My plan hadn't come to fruition. I hadn't even reached the halfway point.

Out of five temples, I had only managed to visit two. But as I looked at my mother, everything changed.

I nodded eagerly. "Let's go home, Mom!"

The Journey's True Purpose

Throughout the day, I was so focused on my own destination that I forgot who this trip was really for. In reality, the trip's purpose was fulfilled the moment I saw my mother's smile and happiness.

The joy she experienced from seeing new things and having new experiences, but most importantly, from spending time with her son, was all that mattered. In the grand scheme of things, nothing is more important to a parent than their child's well-being. Every small detail in a child's life becomes a significant event for a parent.

Just like the stain on my pants, I now understand my mother's perspective.

Have you taken your mom on a trip this year?

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The route of Ifay Noi to Wat Trai

From Bangkok, take the Asian Highway (Route 32) towards Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, and Sing Buri.

After passing the Sing Buri city entrance intersection for about 23 kilometers, turn left onto the minor road following the sign for Wat Ranam.

Go straight for about 1 kilometer until you reach a bridge over the irrigation canal.

Continue straight until you reach a three-way intersection with a road running parallel to the river. Turn left.

You will see Wat Ranam on your left. Continue for another 500 meters and you will see the church of Wat Sai on your right.

Park your car in the lot next to the church. However, it is best not to park too close to the church, as it will block the view for other people taking pictures.

The total distance from Bangkok to Wat Sai is 171 kilometers.

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