Tempels in 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.

Serene Buddhist Temples — Kaart

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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…

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Khunaram Temple

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

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Wat Plai Laem

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Wat Phathanaram

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

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Wat Dai Dhammaram

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

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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.

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Wat Tham Singkhon Cave Temple

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

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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.