Discover the serene beauty and rich spiritual heritage of Wat Sunthon Thammathon Temple, located at 216 Lan Luang Rd, Thailand. This tranquil site invites visitors to experience a harmonious blend of culture, history, and tranquility.
Nestled within the bustling heart of Thailand, Wat Sunthon Thammathon Temple is a significant spiritual landmark that embodies the essence of Thai Buddhism. Located at 216 Lan Luang Rd, this temple serves as a peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its beautifully maintained architecture and serene surroundings, the temple attracts both locals and tourists seeking solace and enlightenment.
The temple was established as a prayer space for those wishing to deepen their spiritual connections, and it is a hub for various religious events and ceremonies. Visitors will be welcomed by the vibrant colors of traditional Buddhist artwork and the calming sounds of chanting monks. The temple’s intricate designs and peaceful gardens create an ideal environment for reflection and meditation.
At Wat Sunthon Thammathon Temple, one can immerse themselves in Thai culture, witness captivating Buddhist practices, and enjoy a moment of tranquility. The temple is known for its picturesque landscapes, making it an ideal spot for photography enthusiasts. Each corner of this sacred site reveals stories of devotion and architectural beauty, presenting a unique opportunity to engage with Thailand’s rich history.
For those seeking to explore deeper, nearby attractions include local markets, traditional eateries, and cultural exhibitions that reflect the vibrant Thai lifestyle. Additionally, the temple serves as a starting point for exploring the wonders of the surrounding areas, promising an experience that is both enriching and enlightening.
Visiting Wat Sunthon Thammathon Temple is not just an exploration of a religious site; it’s an invitation to connect with the spiritual essence of Thailand. Whether you are a pilgrim seeking a deeper connection or a traveler looking to understand the local culture, this temple offers a profound experience that resonates with the soul.
Make sure to include Wat Sunthon Thammathon Temple in your travel itinerary when exploring Thailand. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of faith and community, welcoming all who wish to explore its tranquil pathways and vibrant history.
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Wat Sunthon Thammathon Temple is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking 216 Lan Luang Rd, Thailand
Apologies to those who frequent this temple, but for a tourist nothing special compared to the larger well known temples. Appears to be a quaint local temple.
I liked this temple very much. Go up into the main building if renovation is over. A maze of corridors suggesting meditation, or wandering around, at least!
This is a pleasant local temple, but because it is not part of the main tourist route has been adopted as part of a well run tourist scam. A friendly local will tell you “didn’t you see the tv last night? To promote tourism the government has decided to pay the fuel for all tuktuks, so you can have one all day for only 40baht”. This is true, but he will take you on a temple tour which will include this one.Here you will meet a fake local who will tell you that you are so lucky to have come here today as it is only open two days a year. He will then proceed to tell you that the government are promoting Thai gemstones this week with a tax free offer, your tuktuk driver will then take you to a very overpriced jewellery shop. Do not buy any! The temple is nice but ordinary and certainly not lucky!
Pretty good temple but the “lucky Buddha” review was spot on. We got the 40 baht story and then taken to a suit shop. I’m truely shocked at how accurate the previous review was.
Thursday morning, 2nd March and we had just arrived in Bangkok for weeks stay at Casa Nithra Hotel. Once we had settled into the hotel we decided to go out and have a bit of an explore of the area.We started walking in the direction of Khao San and we were approached by a guy welcoming us to Bangkok and asking if it was our first time. So it began, we heard all about the cheap petrol and government subsidies, which were ending today.We were asked what sights we were going to see, we mentioned a few places, we were then told that his friend had a tuk tuk and he would take us on a tour for 40 Baht ( less than £1). We thought what the hell and got in.Tuk Tuk driver was very friendly and chatty, asking did we want to go shopping, we said yes, he said he would take us to good places, so what he had in mind and what we had in mind were 2 completely different things.We were taken to 3 Temples, including the Marble Temple and the Lucky Buddha, which was appropriately named because it is only open 1 day a year and was closing in about 10 minutes, most unlikely. The Lucky Buddha Temple was very nice and worth a vist it is just a shame how it is used by Tuk Tuk drivers as part of their scams.In between each visit to a temple we were taken to tailors, who were desperate to make a suit or shirts, offered a great price of 3 shirts at £85 each. We had no intention of buying anything. The Tuk Tuk driver told us it would help him a little if we bought something, he got a bit upset when we said no and we were not going to anymore shops.One of the best things to do when engaging with a tuk tuk driver is at the outset to say no shopping.Another trick used by Tuk Tuk drivers , when you tell then what you want to see, for example Wat Pho, they will tell you that it is closed, they will offer to take you somewhere else, no doubt shopping, till the attraction reopens in an hour and a half. None of the attractions we visited closed during the day.We don’t feel that we were scammed, however, the potential is there. We were driven around Bangkok for 3 hours, yes we did go to 3 shops with pressurised selling, we were not interested so no problem. We also saw parts of Bangkok that we might never have seen and we got to see 3 very nice Temples including the Marble Temple and all for under a £1.During a walk about Bangkok we encountered an official Tourist Information Officer, who gave us some really good advice which was “don’t believe anyone unless it is a police officer or at the ticket office of an attraction”.For piece of mind it is a lot less hassle to take a taxi, might not be as much fun. We took a taxi one day it was about 7 kilometers and due to traffic it took about 30 minutes but only cost 100 Baht ( just over £2).
Do not go! Let the temple be and you move away from the people wanting to take you there, immediately. They all work for a scam that is running for many years. Notify the police or tourist police on their location so that they are able to get them. No Thai person speaks English so well, No Thai person is so open in engaging with a total strangers in any discussion, No Thai Government wants to give you any discount for any reason whatsoever!
I am surprised to read the accurate comments. I just got from Bangkok and this temple was not in my plans. But I got in the city exactly in the time when Buddha was born (first full moon of May). So I believed on the tuk-tuk story about closed temples and I spent my morning doing the suggested itinerary. I didn’t felt bad during this morning trip, but it is a scam… They tried to convice me at the day before, but I denied. I just went on the next day because of the “closed temples during the morning due to the Buddha holiday”. Also I don’t usually shop much, so I’m not a good client for them either.
Terrible experience. We got completely scammed being naive tourists. A40bht tuk tuk ride was too tempting when the kids had had enough of walking. Tuk tuk took us to the ‘lucky Buddha’ where a very well spoken Thai gut spine too is about our country, took family photos for us, the rest played into their hands, we took the bait hook line and sinker. Tourist police called which were actually pretty good, this scam had been operating for a long time. We might see some money back they think. Moral of the story, never let the tuk tuk guy take you to a store you had no intention of going to. He’s getting a cut somewhere along the line and you’ll be paying for it. Preying on unsuspecting trusting tourists.
Yes, we were nearly scammed, but thankfully my wife got suspicious, googled the Lucky temple, read about the scams and we got the tuk-tuk driver to drop us in Chinatown.We were initially approached by a community policeman in Song Wat road. We were walking along the road and he told us there was a large street protest up ahead and said he would show us another route. My wife went to the bathroom and whilst she was away, I was convincingly sold the Lucky temple story and told about the Thai Factory, where you could buy all sorts of things including jewellery. When she returned, we were gently led into a tuk-tuk and for 40 baht, a great rate negotiated by the community policeman, we were on our way! We were told we were very lucky as the temple was only open to tourists once a month and that day was today! When we arrived at the temple, we were met by a friendly Thai man with good English who told us about the Lucky temple and led us there. We walked into the temple and were suddenly in conversation with Tim, who happened to be praying in the temple and had just bought his wife a beautiful ring from the Thai Factory! Tim told us he worked in a Sydney as a chef, but was home on holiday and always came to the Lucky temple to pray. My wife was becoming more and more suspicious as everything was just too coincidental. This is when she googled the Lucky temple and read about the scam. The storylines differed, but the scam was the same.Tim was very pleasant, spoke pretty good English and gently sold the Thai Factory and his experience of shopping there.We left the temple and finally shook Tim off. As we approached the waiting tuk-tuk driver, we told him to take us back to Chinatown and do not go to the Thai Factory.The scam is that if you go to the Thai Factory, you are hard sold on gems and rings and told that you can on-sell them at home and make a profit. The gems of course are valueless and if you buy them, you lose your money.There were warning signs, but as I generally want to believe the best in people, I ignored them. (like I was wearing shorts and a sleeveless top and was allowed in the temple, whereas every other temple we went to we wore long trousers/ sleeves. No such requirement here!).These guys are persuasive, gentle in their approach and well organised. Simply, if you get an approach from any locals looking to help you, chat with you or advise you on temple or shopping options, walk away! They guys are cheats and don’t care if you get hurt.