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Wat Plai Laem
9° 34.3′ N · 100° 4.0′ E
A colourful modern temple on a lake east of the Big Buddha, centred on an 18-armed Guanyin (Cundi) and a laughing white Budai, mixing Chinese and Thai styles.
Practical
Wikipedia position 9°34'18"N 100°04'00"E. About 700 m east of the Big Buddha; walk or taxi from Bangrak beach. Feeding the temple fish is a local tradition; dress modestly.
Best for
A short walk from the Bangrak anchorage
Nearby
- Bangrak Anchorage (Big Buddha Bay)0.4 NM away
- Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)0.4 NM away
- The Sunset Bar and Restaurant (Bangrak)0.4 NM away
- Bangrak Fresh Market (east of Seatran pier)0.5 NM away
- Inthanin Fuel Station (Choeng Mon road)0.6 NM away
- Bangrak Tour-Boat Jetties (fuel and water by arrangement)0.7 NM away
- Big Buddha Beach (Bang Rak)0.9 NM away
- Coral Grand Dive Center (Bangrak)0.9 NM away