Wat Thepnimit (เธงเธฑเธเนเธเธเธเธดเธกเธดเธเธฃ) is a local Buddhist temple located in the Wichit subdistrict of Phuket, near the Wichit Subdistrict Office and not far from Phuket Town. The temple features a golden chedi housing sacred relics, a white pagoda, a meditating Buddha image known as Phra Than Jai, and a bell tower decorated with lotus motifs. The grounds are peaceful and mostly serve the local community.
The temple was founded in 1937 by local villagers on land previously used as a rubber plantation. The ordination hall was built in 1978, followed by a sermon hall in 1973. There are ten monk residences on the grounds, along with Sukhothai-style Buddha images. In 1966, the temple received official boundary status, allowing full ordination ceremonies.
It has since been a centre for Buddhist education, offering Pali studies for monks and novices. Though not a tourist attraction, Wat Thepnimit plays a key role in the spiritual and cultural life of the surrounding community.
Wat Thepnimit Info
Location: Chalong Address: E Chaofah Rd, Wichit Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket 83000 Price: free Dress Code: No short skirts or short pants, no sleeveless T-shirts
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