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Palai Seafood

Palai Seafood

    Palai Seafood is one of the best-known seafood restaurants in Phuket. The restaurant is near Chalong, past the zoo and before Mor Mu Dong. There are quite a few seafood restaurants in this area. While Palai Seafood serves quite a decent seafood, the clientele is primarily expats and Chinese tourists. Locals tend to go to Laem Hin or Mor Mu Dong. Service is known to be a little slow, but it’s still an excellent place to stop for seafood if you are around this area.

    Wat Baan Kamala

    Wat Baan Kamala

      Wat Baan Kamala is a modest temple near the entrance of town. It is quite modest, but the long lines of small golden Buddhas are worth a photo and a glimpse of real Thai life. Remember that this is a religious site so don’t wear too short clothes.

      Karon Temple

      Wat Suwan Kirikhet (Karon Temple)

        Wat Suwan Kirikhet is a small but beautiful temple in the back of Karon Beach. You’ll find it by driving inland from the Karon Circle. This temple frequently hosts the popular Karon Temple Market and occasional funfairs, which are always fun to visit.

        Wat Suwannakiri Khet, located in Karon Beach, is a temple of the Mahanikaya sect that has been part of the local community since 1909. Originally known as Wat Karon, it was named after the nearby village. On October 24, 1939, the temple received its royal charter, marking its official boundaries at 40 meters wide and 60 meters long.

        Wat Ladthi Wanaram

        Wat Ladthi Wanaram (Wat Tai)

          Wat Ladthi Wanaram, located in Chalong Subdistrict in the south of Phuket, is a temple of the Mahanikaya sect. The temple occupies 26 rai of land and has a rich history. It was founded in 1758 (B.E. 2301) and received its royal charter on February 5, 1957 (B.E. 2500). The temple was later relocated to a new site known as Wat Chaithararam, leaving the original location deserted for a time, and it was used by locals as a cemetery, commonly referred to as Khok Wat.

          Wat Sophon Wanaram near Bang Pae waterfalls in Phuket

          Wat Sophon Wanaram

            A tiny but brightly decorated temple on the road between the Heroine monument and Bang Pae waterfalls. It is easy to spot the gate by the roadside.

            Wat Sapam Phuket

            Wat Sapam

              Beautifully standing on the east coast of Phuket just opposite Koh Maphrao (Coconut Island), Wat Sapam is not often visited as cars usually drive (too) fast in these curves, and the street leading to the temple is hard to locate.

              Hainan Shrine in Phuket Town

              Hainan Shrine in Phuket Town

                Located on the popular Thalang Road in the heart of Phuket Old Town, the Hainan Shrine is more than just a place of worship. Built in 1910, this beautiful shrine has been a cultural and spiritual centre for over a century, especially for the Hainanese community in Phuket.

                Wat Thepnimit

                Wat Thepnimit

                  Wat Thepnimit has no real particular signs except for a small golden Chedi.

                  Wat Sawang Arom

                  Wat Sawang Arom

                    Wat Sawang Arom is a temple of the Mahanikaya sect located in Rawai, south of Phuket Phuket Island. Established in 1942 by Phra Bunrod Thammakamo, the temple covers an area of approximately 9,636 square meters.

                    Wat Nakaram Phuket

                    Wat Nakaram (Wat Naka)

                      Wat Nakaram (Wat Naka) only main characteristic is the golden Chedi standing next to the main temple. Located just across the road from the famous Phuket Weekend Market, it’s an excellent opportunity to visit both simultaneously.

                      Wat Tha Rua Phuket

                      Wat Tha Rua

                        Wat Tha Rua is a Mahanikaya sect temple in Tambon Si Sunthon in Thalang, just before the Heroine Circle on the way to Phuket International Airport.

                        Wat Khosit Wiharn Phuket

                        Wat Khosit Wiharn

                          Wat Khosit Wiharn is a Mahanikaya sect temple in Talat Yai, Phuket, covering approximately 134,916 square meters.

                          Wat Wichit Sangkaram

                          Wat Wichit Sangkharam (Wat Kuan)

                            This vast and beautiful temple on the fringe of Phuket town also plays a significant role for Phuket citizens but is rarely visited by tourists because of its location in the city’s back streets.

                            Wat Cherngtalay

                            Wat Cherngtalay

                              Wat Cherngtalay, historically known as Wat Tin Le, is an ancient and revered temple located in Phuket Province. It has served as a spiritual centre for the people of Cherngtalay for generations. One of its most notable figures, Luang Por Plod, served as abbot from 1852 to 1886.

                              Wat Luang Pu Supha

                              Wat Luang Pu Supha (Wat Si Supharam)

                                Wat Luang Pu Supa is where the oldest monk in Thailand, who is more than 112 years old, lives. Parts of this temple are still under construction. Quite large and built over an artificial pond, the temple grounds include a golden Chedi and a large but unfinished hemispheric Chedi.

                                Wat Patong (Wat Suwan Kiriwong)

                                Wat Suwan Khiri Wong (Patong Temple)

                                  Wat Suwannakhiriwong is a Mahanikaya sect temple located in Patong. Spanning 17 rai, the temple is bordered by Phra Barami Road, a canal, and the foot of a mountain, with villagers’ houses nearby. The current abbot is Phra Khru Pothipanyakan. Established in 1769 and originally named Wat Pa Tong, the temple later became Wat Suwannakhiriwong.

                                  Wat Nai Harn is a colourful Buddhist temple found between the lake and the beach

                                  Wat Nai Harn

                                    Wat Nai Harn was once a small and unknown temple surrounded by walls between the beach and the lake. After adding a brand new building, it expanded to become a landmark. Once natural, the lake behind the beach is now a large concrete pond where you can rent some paddle boats, which are fun for the kids.

                                    Sheng Tek Beo Shrine in Phuket Town

                                    Sheng Tek Beo Shrine

                                      Adorned with intricate artwork depicting sins and punishments, Sheng Tek Beo in Phuket Town is a shrine that plays a key role in the Por Tor festival, or Hungry Ghost Festival, which occurs every year around September. The central celebrations occur at this shrine dedicated to the Por Tor god, or king of hell.

                                      Wat Koh Siray Reclining Buddha

                                      Wat Koh Siray

                                        Built atop a hill on Koh Sirey, a small island only 20 km square next to Phuket Town, Wat Koh Siray is visible from quite far away. Driving up to the temple is easy, and a small road surrounds it, surrounded by many small shrines dedicated to people who passed away. The temple also shelters a golden reclining Buddha, which, without being impressive is still as big as the temple.