Wat Don Sak, Surat Thani: Home of the World's Largest Luang Pu Thuat Statue
No trip to Surat Thani is complete without a stop at Wat Don Sak to pay respects to the giant meditating Luang Pu Thuat statue, billed as the largest in the world and a landmark of the province.
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Wat Don Sak is an important temple in Don Sak district, Surat Thani. Its highlight is a giant meditating statue of Luang Pu Thuat, said to be the largest in the world, with a 40-meter-wide lap and a height of 39 meters, surrounded by a pond with a walkway leading to it. The temple also has a fish-feeding spot, a coffee shop and plenty of parking.
Key takeaways
- Meditating Luang Pu Thuat statue, 40 m across the lap and 39 m tall, surrounded by water
- A Luang Pho Thuat shrine hall for prayers and wishes
- You can donate coffins for the poor and unclaimed bodies
- Fish-feeding spot, birthday-day Buddha shrines and the Don Sak coffee shop
- Large parking area, easy to visit by car
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Today Meeting Point is taking you to make merit, pay respects to sacred images and visit Luang Pu Thuat at Wat Don Sak in Surat Thani, home to what's said to be the largest Luang Pu Thuat statue in the world.
Hi everyone! Meeting Point got the chance to travel to Surat Thani, and of course, if you're in Surat Thani you have to visit Wat Don Sak to pay respects to the statue of Luang Pu Thuat, the monk famed for turning seawater fresh, shown here in a meditation pose. It's the largest of its kind in the world, an eye-catching sight for visitors and one of the province's landmarks. Since it was still early in the year, we came to make merit and bring some good fortune into our lives. The temple grounds are spacious with a big parking area, so if you're driving your own car, don't worry about finding a spot. There's plenty of room.
The Meditating Luang Pu Thuat Statue
Wat Don Sak is an important temple in Don Sak district, Surat Thani. Its highlight is the giant statue of Luang Pu Thuat in a meditation pose, the largest in the world, with a lap 40 meters wide and a height of 39 meters. It draws visitors who come to pay respects and ask for blessings for their lives. The base of the statue is surrounded by a pond, with a bridge-like walkway leading across the water so you can get close to pay your respects.
Making Merit by Donating Coffins
If you love making merit, don't miss this. The temple has donation boxes where you can contribute coffins for people in need and for unclaimed bodies. Visiting the temple, praying and making merit leaves you feeling clear and light.
The Luang Pho Thuat Shrine Hall
The temple also has a Luang Pho Thuat shrine hall where you can pray and make wishes. Especially at the start of the year, it's a great time to come, make merit and wish for good business and a better life. The atmosphere inside the temple isn't too hot, and there's always a breeze.
Fish-Feeding Spot
There's also a spot to feed the fish. So besides praying to sacred images and donating coffins for the poor and unclaimed, you can feed the fish too. If you're coming to the temple, you might as well make the most of it and do every kind of merit-making.
Don Sak Coffee Shop
Once you've made merit and your heart is full, sit down for a coffee or a cold sweet drink in a relaxed setting. The shop has both outdoor and indoor zones so you can soak up the peaceful temple atmosphere. Don Sak coffee shop is also surrounded by a pond, so you get a cool breeze off the water with your coffee.
Birthday Buddha Shrines
After walking around the temple and making merit, we went on to pray at the Buddha images for each day of the week, finding the one for our birthday. Flowers, incense and candles are available for offerings. The shrine area is decorated with natural materials in a nicely blended style, there's a constant breeze, and it feels incredibly relaxing.
If you'd like to visit Wat Don Sak in Surat Thani, you can come in your own car without worrying about parking. The temple parking lot is large enough for visitors, and the temple itself is peaceful, spacious and never feels crowded.
Wat Don Sak: Visitor Info
- Location: Don Sak subdistrict, Don Sak district, Surat Thani 84220
- Phone: 081 535 3209
- Facebook page: Wat Don Sak, the largest Luang Pho Thuat statue, Surat Thani
FAQ
Where is Wat Don Sak?
It is in Don Sak subdistrict, Don Sak district, Surat Thani 84220. Phone: 081 535 3209.
How big is the Luang Pu Thuat statue at Wat Don Sak?
The meditating statue measures 40 meters across the lap and 39 meters high, and is described as the largest Luang Pu Thuat statue in the world.
What can you do at Wat Don Sak?
Pay respects to Luang Pu Thuat, visit the Luang Pho Thuat shrine hall, donate coffins for those in need, feed the fish, pray at the birthday-day Buddha shrines and relax at the Don Sak coffee shop.
Is there parking at Wat Don Sak?
Yes, the temple has a large parking area with plenty of space for visitors arriving by car.
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