Wat Karon (Wat Suwan Khiri Khet)
Buddhist temple · Karon
The working temple of Karon, where resident monks lead daily rituals; a centre of Buddhist teaching since 1980.
Buddhist temple
About Wat Karon (Wat Suwan Khiri Khet)
Karon's own temple, a working one where monks lead the daily chanting and locals make merit. Inside are a rare black Buddha, a Chiang Saen Buddha and a Narayana figure riding a bull; each year between February and March the community gathers for the Narayana Gilding Festival.
Also known as Wat Suwan Khiri Khet
As the record has it
Good to know
- What to see
A rare black Buddha statue, a Chiang Saen Buddha and a Narayana figure riding a bull.
An assembly hall and monks' residences in traditional Thai style.
- Dress code
No short skirts or shorts and no sleeveless shirts.
- Events
The Narayana Gilding Festival, every year between February and March.
Chanting and merit-making on Buddhist holidays such as Makha Bucha and Loy Krathong.
Karon Beach · Karon district