Wat Sala Loi (or Floating Pavilion Temple) is primarily known for its modern architecture, which reinterprets the conventions of traditional temples. The temple was awarded the title of best avant-garde religious building by the Siam Architects Society in 1973. It houses a large, standing white Buddha statue. At the rear is a plaster statue of Thao Suranari, seated in prayer in the middle of a pond in front of the entrance. This very popular temple in Nakhon Ratchasima frequently hosts lively events.

Often you can hire an English-speaking tour guide. Admission is free.

If you are staying in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, you can reach Wat Sala Loi on foot, by tuk-tuk or by rickshaw.

Wat Sala Loi 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 you get to Wat Sala Loi? If you are staying in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, you can reach Wat Sala Loi on foot, by tuk-tuk, or by rickshaw.