Reclining Buddha at Wat Khuha Phimuk or Wat Na Tham is located in Na Tham subdistrict. It is an important sacred place of the South just like Phra Borommathat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and Phra Borommathat Chaiya, Surat Thani Province. It represents the prosperity of Buddhism in this area since the Srivijaya Empire. The area of the temple is shady with a stream flowing through it. The stairs lead up to the mouth of the cave that contains a giant statue, which the local people call “Chao Khao”. It was built by local artisans in 1941. The interior of the cave looks like a large hall that has been converted into a religious place. There is a chimney at the ceiling of the cave, and when the sun shines down, it looks very beautiful. The Buddha image is assumed to have been built in the Srivijaya period around 757. It is believed that it was originally the statue of Narai Bantomsin because there is an image of a Naga over the Buddha’s head. Later, it was converted into a reclining Buddha in the Hinayana style.
Visitor Information
- Entry Fee: Free (Thai nationals: Free)
- Opening Hours: Daily 08:00-17:00
- Contact: 0 7325 3219
Getting There
Reclining Buddha at Wat Khuha Phimuk is located at 136 Moo 1, Phet Kasem Road. View on Google Maps.
Tips for Visitors
- Remove your shoes before entering any building.
- Keep your voice low and your head below any Buddha images when seated.
- Avoid pointing your feet at Buddha images or monks.
- Visit early morning to see monks collecting alms.
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