The workshop of Kunthot Sowapee, one of the last Khmer stone sculptors in Thailand, is located right next to Wat Phra Ngam temple. With the passion and skills passed down to him by his father, Suntorn Sowapee, he continues to create statues of Ganesh, Apsaras, and lintels. Visitors are welcome to watch him work, though he isn't always there. If he is, don't hesitate to drop by.

He mainly works in the mornings, so you're most likely to find him carving between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. To increase your chances, you can also contact him through his Facebook page. If the workshop is closed, try the small drinks shop to the right of Wat Phra Ngam. His wife runs it, and the workshop is right behind it.

There is no public transport to Ajarn Sowapee's sculpture workshop, but it can be reached by bicycle. From Wat Na Phra Meru, it's about 3 kilometers to Wat Phra Ngam, next to which the workshop is located. Alternatively, you can hire a tuk-tuk (expect to pay around 250 THB for a round trip).

How to get there

How do you get to the Khmer stone sculptor Ajarn Sowapee? There is no public transport to his workshop, but you can reach it by bicycle. From Wat Na Phra Meru, it's about 3 kilometers to the neighboring Wat Phra Ngam, where the workshop is located. Alternatively, you can hire a tuk-tuk (a round trip costs about 250 THB).