Saturday Buddha Posture – Pang Nak Prok
If you were born on a Saturday, your Buddha posture shows something unusual: the Buddha isn’t alone. A giant serpent coils beneath him, and a many-headed hood rises behind his shoulders like an umbrella.
Temples
Friday Buddha Posture – The Contemplation Image
Walk into any Thai temple and you’ll see Buddha statues in different poses. Each one represents a day of the week. The Friday image shows Buddha standing with his arms crossed over his chest, a gesture that looks like he’s deep in thought.
Wat Chalong Firecrackers
The first time we heard an explosion at Wat Chalong, we thought something had gone wrong. A deep boom echoed across the temple grounds, followed by another, then another.
Is Wat Chalong Worth Visiting?
Wat Chalong is worth visiting if you want to see Phuket’s most important Buddhist temple. We’ve been dozens of times over the years and still stop by when showing friends around the island.
Wat Pathum Khongkha Ratchaworawihan
Wat Pathum Khongkha sits at the end of Song Wat Road, right where the old Talad Noi neighbourhood meets Bangkok’s trendiest new street. This second-class royal temple dates back to the Ayutthaya period and carries a dark history as a royal execution ground.
Wednesday Buddha Postures
Wednesday is the only day with two Buddha postures in Thai tradition. People born on Wednesday during the day follow one image. Those born at night follow another.
Thursday Buddha Posture in Phuket – The Meditation Image
In Thai temples across Phuket, you’ll find Buddha statues arranged by the day of the week. Thursday’s image shows the Buddha seated in deep meditation, hands resting in his lap.
Wat Kanan
Wat Kanan is Phuket’s striking white Buddhist temple, often referred to as the island’s answer to the famousWhite Temple in Chiang Rai. Located in the Thalang area of Phuket, this relatively new and lesser-known temple has recently gained attention as a stunning spiritual and architectural destination.
Wat Hong
Wat Hong is a peaceful temple on the Thonburi side of Bangkok that gives visitors a close look at everyday Buddhist life in Thailand. It is not as widely known as the major royal temples, which is part of its charm. The place feels quiet, local, and genuine.
Best Temple Tours in Phuket
The best temple tours in Phuket typically feature Wat Chalong, the island’s most important Buddhist temple, alongside the iconic Big Buddha on Nakkerd Hills with panoramic views across three beaches.
Best Temple Tours in Bangkok
The best temple tours in Bangkok typically focus on the Grand Palace with Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun, arranged as half‑day routes with licensed guides and hotel pick‑up for smooth logistics.
Wat Kitti Sangkharam (Kata Temple)
Wat Kitti Sangkharam, also called Kata Temple, sits on the eastern side of Kata Beach along Patak Road. The temple is known for its ornate ordination hall, colorful facades, and calm grounds with statues and murals depicting the Buddha’s life.
Monday Buddha Posture — Pang Ham Yati (ปางห้ามญาติ)
The Monday posture shows the Buddha standing with his right hand raised at chest level, palm outward. It represents the moment he stopped a war between his relatives with wisdom and compassion.
Tuesday Buddha Posture – The Reclining Buddha (Parinibbāna)
In many Thai temples, visitors see Buddha statues shown in different postures for each day of the week. The Tuesday image is the Reclining Buddha (Thai: Pang Sai Yat, ปางไสยาสน์). This posture is not about sleeping. It represents the Buddha’s final passing into Parinibbāna (final Nibbāna).
Sunday Buddha Posture – The Steadfast Gaze
The posture for Sunday is called the Steadfast Gaze (Pang Thawai Net). In English, it is sometimes called the “Seven-Day Gaze” or “Seven Days Looking.”
Wat Karon (Wat Suwan Khiri Khet)
Wat Karon, or Wat Suwan Khiri Khet, sits just inland from Karon Beach and has been part of the local community since 1895. It received its royal charter in 1939, marking its official status as a Buddhist temple in Phuket.
Wat Ratchabophit
Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram is one of those temples that surprised me. Tucked away near the Grand Palace, it was built in 1869 by King Rama V, and what makes it stand out is how it seamlessly blends classic Thai design with a touch of European style inside.
Wat Pathum Wanaram Rachaworawihan
Wat Pathum Wanaram Rachaworawihan is a peaceful temple hidden between Siam Paragon and CentralWorld, offering a quiet space of shady trees and monk chants just steps from Bangkok’s busiest shopping streets.
Wat Suan Dok
Wat Suan Dok, which means the temple of the flower garden, was built in 1373 and is unique because of the many white mausoleums containing the remains of the previous rulers of Chiang Mai
Wat Lok Moli
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