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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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 / 13.7493°N 100.5625°E / 13.7493; 100.5625
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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The Bangkok Thailand Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Bangkok, Thailand.[3]

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. 1 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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