Thai Temple – Patong Beach
Wat Suwannakhiriwong is a Mahanikaya sect temple located in Patong. Spanning 17 rai, the temple is bordered by Phra Barami Road, a canal, and the foot of a mountain, with villagers’ houses nearby. The current abbot is Phra Khru Pothipanyakan.
Established in 1769 and originally named Wat Pa Tong, the temple later became Wat Suwannakhiriwong. It received its first royal charter in 1892, with the latest issued in 1988. The temple plays a role in education, having built two school buildings and a library. Significant structures include a ubosot (ordination hall), a Sala Karn Parian (multi-purpose pavilion), monks’ residences, and a building housing a replica of the Buddha’s footprint.
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Wat Suwan Khiri Wong Info
Location: Patong Beach
Address: Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Price: free
Dress Code: No short skirts or short pants, no sleeveless T-shirts
