Worship at Huai Mongkol Temple, the largest Luang Pu Thuat statue in the world✨

#VisitSecondaryCities Wat Huai Mongkol, located in Ban Huai Khot Community, Thap Tai Subdistrict, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, is an important and widely known temple among tourists and devotees, especially those seeking to pay homage to the world's largest statue of Luang Pu Thuat.

🕍 Highlights of Wat Huai Mongkol

1. The World's Largest Luang Pu Thuat Statue

The Luang Pu Thuat statue at Wat Huai Mongkol measures 9.9 meters wide and 11.5 meters tall, situated on a three-story pedestal. The base also houses a large hall for religious ceremonies.

2. The Three-Headed Erawan Elephant

In front of the Luang Pu Thuat statue are large three-headed Erawan elephant statues on both the left and right sides. It is believed that crawling under the elephant's belly will bring good fortune and protection.

3. Ai Khai Replica

Wat Huai Mongkol also boasts a 3-meter-tall replica of Ai Khai, carved from a giant Takhian tree over 1,000 years old. This is the largest replica of Ai Khai in the world.

4. Thao Wessuwan

Wat Huai Mongkol also houses Thao Wessuwan, the god of fortune, who is often worshipped by people seeking good fortune and success in life.

🚗 Getting to Wat Huai Mongkol
• From Bangkok: Take Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road) through Phetchaburi Province to Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The distance is approximately 200 kilometers and takes approximately 3.5 hours.

🕰 Opening Hours

Wat Huai Mongkol is open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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