Thai Temple – Rawai Beach
Wat Sawang Arom is a temple of the Mahanikaya sect located in Rawai, south of Phuket Island. Established in 1942 by Phra Bunrod Thammakamo, the temple covers an area of approximately 9,636 square meters. The temple’s boundaries were officially defined in 1966, and it has been teaching Buddhist scriptures since 1919. Additionally, a primary school was constructed, featuring six school buildings, two teacher residences, a library, and a hospital.
Key structures at the temple include six permanent monks’ residences, along with an alms hall, funeral hall, crematorium, and a bell tower. Notably, the temple houses a principal Buddha image with a lap width of 2 meters and five additional Buddha images, each with a lap width of 1 meter.
Wat Sawang Arom Info
Location: Rawai Beach
Address: Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Price: free
Dress Code: No short skirts or short pants, no sleeveless T-shirts
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