Wat Thipsukhontharam is best known for its expansive park, whose magnificent planting of bushes and shrubs forms an imposing backdrop. There stands a 32-meter-high Buddha statue. The statue was erected in 2012 (the temple itself was built in 2004) to commemorate the 84th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne and the 80th anniversary of Queen Sirikit's accession. It is the tallest bronze Buddha statue in Thailand and is a major tourist attraction. In the temple's simple ordination hall, there is a smaller replica of the Chinnarat Buddha from Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in Phistanulok. There is also a small museum.

I'm not aware of any direct bus service here, but since the temple is near a main road, you can probably be dropped off nearby by songthaew to U-Thong or by bus to Suphanburi. Inquire at the Kanchanaburi bus station.

Wat Thipsukhontharam Big Buddha is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), remove 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 Thipsukhontharam Big Buddha? I'm not aware of any direct bus service, but since the temple is near a main road, you can probably be dropped off nearby by songthaew (shared taxi) to U-Thong or by bus to Suphanburi. It's best to ask at the Kanchanaburi bus station.