The main attraction of this Ayutthaya-era temple is its large, golden reclining Buddha. It is located in the main building with its simple facade and captivates visitors. Opposite the main building with the Buddha is a small pond with a round structure.

Be careful, sometimes the doors of the building housing the reclining Buddha statue are closed. In this case, try to find a monk and ask him if the temple is closed. They will usually offer to open the doors for you.

Wat Phai Lom temple in Chanthaburi is located a little way from the riverbank. It takes 15 to 25 minutes to walk there, depending on your starting point. Some guesthouses and hotels rent bicycles. Alternatively, you can try to hire a tuk-tuk, but these are not very common in the city.

Wat Phai Lom is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do I get to Wat Phai Lom? Wat Phai Lom in Chanthaburi is located a little way from the riverbank. It takes 15 to 25 minutes to walk, depending on your starting point. Some guesthouses and hotels rent bicycles. Alternatively, you can try to hire a tuk-tuk, but they are not very frequent in the city.