Surat Thani

Serene Buddhist Temples

This collection showcases the diverse Buddhist architecture of Surat Thani, from the 12-meter golden Big Buddha on Ko Phan to the intricate red clay carvings of Wat Sila Ngu. The list includes unique sites like Wat Khunaram, home to a mummified monk, and the lakeside Wat Plai Laem with its 18-armed Guanyin statue. On the mainland, Wat Suanmok offers a forest monastery environment for meditation, while cave and waterfall temples like Wat Hin Lad provide peaceful settings integrated into the natural landscape.

Big Buddha

Wat Phra Yai, known in English as the Big Buddha Temple, is a Buddhist temple on Ko Phan, a small island offshore from the northeastern…

Khunaram Temple

Wat Khunaram is a Buddhist temple on the island of Ko Samui in Surat Thani Province, Thailand.

Wat Plai Laem

This colourful temple holds huge fish tank full of lively koi koi. Dominated by several quite remarkable, huge statues.

Laem Sor Pagoda

This stunning sight is rather off the beaten path, therefore not spoiled by crowds of tourists. Well worth exploring for those interested.

Hin Lad Waterfall Temple

Forest monastery and temple situated at the start of a jungle trail. It features meditation areas set among natural rock formations and tropical gardens near the waterfall.

Pagoda Khao Hua Jook

Hilltop Buddhist pagoda offering panoramic views of Chaweng Lake and Samui Airport. The golden chedi houses a replica of Buddha's footprint.

Wat Sila Ngu

Also known as the Red Temple, this seaside site is distinguished by its terracotta-colored shrine featuring intricate relief carvings depicting Buddhist folklore.

City Pillar Shrine

Located in Surat Thani city, this white, multi-tiered shrine is built in the Srivijaya architectural style and houses the city's foundation pillar.

Wat Phathanaram

Historic temple in Surat Thani city known for its traditional Thai architecture and its role as a center for local religious ceremonies.

Wat Dai Dhammaram

Riverside Buddhist temple in Surat Thani city featuring a traditional ordination hall and a peaceful courtyard used by the local community.

Mokkhabalārāma Monastery

Founded by the renowned monk Ajahn Buddhadasa, this 120-acre forest monastery serves as a major international center for Vipassana meditation and Dhamma study.

Wat Tham Singkhon Cave Temple

Ancient cave temple featuring stalactite formations, historic Buddha images, and archaeological remains dating back to the Ayutthaya period.

Wat Khao Suwan Pradit

Located on a hilltop in Don Sak, this temple features a prominent white pagoda containing Buddha relics and offers views over the Gulf of Thailand.