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November 8, 2009

Luang Pu Thuat, Wat Chang Hai, Pattani

Luang Pu Thuat, Wat Chang Hai, Pattani


Phra Ratchamuni Samiram Khunupamachan (Luang Pu Thuat), Wat Chang Hai, Pattani (Pattani is an east coast province in the south of Thailand).

Luang Pu Thuat, Wat Chang Hai, Pattani being respected by people all over the country, Luang Pu Thuat was an educational monk. It was told that he was able to sea water into fresh water.
Luang Pu Thuat was born at Tambol Delung, Amphoe Sating Phra, Songkhla province on March 3, 1582 (B.E. 2125) and died on March 6, 1682 (B.E. 2225) in Malaysia, his body was brought back to Wat Chang Hai. The annual festival to pay respect to his bone and ashed is in April. Many people believe that he has performed many miracles when he lived and even after he passed away.
photo : toursiumthailand.org

Wat Chang Hai Racha Buranaram, this old monastery was built for more than 300 years, with the sculpture of Luang Pu Tuad, once an abbot of the temple. The architecture of stupa, chedi, temple and bell tower are magnificently beautiful. This monastery is located about 31 kilometres from Pattani town.


The biggest statue of Luang Pu Thuat at Wat Huai Mongkhon, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand. (w 9.9 x h 11.5 m.)