Ruea Phra
Ruea Phra boat of Wat Thanyaram (Hang Khao), Chak Phra festival in Surat Thani 2024

Chak Phra festival, Surat Thani 2024Wat Thanyaram (Hang Khao)

No. 75 on the listContest entry no. 65
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Thai name
วัดธัญญาราม
Location
Phlu Thuean Subdistrict, Phanom District, Surat Thani
Background
The Maha Nikaya temple of the Ban Hang Khao community on the Phanom–Thap Put road, locally called Wat Hang Khao. The temple registry gives 1905 as the founding year, and it has had 10 known abbots. In 2024 its Phanom Phra boat won second runner-up in the large boat beauty category.
What to see
  • Principal Buddha image of the ubosot in Maravijaya posture, 36-inch lap width
  • Principal Buddha image of the sermon hall
  • Replica of Phra Phuttha Chinnarat
  • Bell and drum tower
  • Thai-style wooden sermon hall, built 1996

Map and directions

Directions in Google MapsCoordinates 8.71110, 98.72921

Sources (in Thai)

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