Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao: Home of Revered Monk Luang Pu Suk, Chainat

If you are into merit making and looking for a good temple to pray for luck for yourself or your family, today we recommend one of the most famous temples in Chainat: Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao. Let's see what makes it so special.

Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao is in Wat Sing district, Chainat. It sits at the mouth of Khlong Makham Thao (the Tha Chin River), where it branches off from the Chao Phraya River, about 25 kilometres from Chainat town. The temple is also historically important: its abbot was once a renowned monk, Phra Khru Wimon Khunakon (Suk), known to locals and devotees as Luang Pu Suk.

Luang Pu Suk

Luang Pu Suk was a famous master monk and the teacher of Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince of Chumphon, a son of King Rama V and the father of the Royal Thai Navy. The temple is old, with beautiful scenery and a cool, pleasant atmosphere, ideal if you are looking for somewhere to make merit. It is also well known for its amulets, so amulet collectors will love it.

By now, anyone looking for a peaceful place or somewhere to make merit early in the year is probably already interested. But Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao has much more in its history and legends.

Legends and amulets

Stories are still told about Luang Pu Suk's mystical knowledge and spells, as well as his talismans: amulets, blessed objects and other items long believed to hold sacred power. Luang Pu Suk amulets from Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao are still hugely popular today. Although he passed away in 1923 (B.E. 2466), people's respect and faith in him have never faded.

Luang Pu Suk created amulets known as the Luang Pu Suk Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao amulets, which became extremely popular and are still worshipped. He developed the temple until it flourished, and his kindness earned him a great many disciples. He stayed at this temple for the rest of his life and passed away at the age of 76.

Beliefs and worship

For people in Chainat and devotees from all over Thailand who have faith in Luang Pu Suk, it is believed that his spiritual power can help those who come to pay respects and pray at Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao, bringing happiness, fulfilled wishes, good fortune and protection from all harm. His talismans are also believed to bring luck, popularity and goodwill, and protection from danger.

So, do you want to go? We especially recommend it for merit makers, temple hoppers and anyone who loves amulets. It is worth visiting at least once in your life, and we think you will find it truly worthwhile.

Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao details

• Address: Rural road Chor Nor 4023, Makham Thao, Wat Sing district, Chainat 17120
• Opening hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Map: https://goo.gl/maps/KXWkq5aTCFaWA6UL7

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