Wat Thai Samakkhi is an ancient temple located in Ban Thai Samakkhi, a pilot tourist village just 8 km from Mae Sot town. The temple showcases Lanna architecture and sculptures while reflecting local traditions, rural lifestyle, and the hospitality of the community, making it popular with both Buddhists and visitors.

Luang Pho Thanjai Rattanamongkhon

• A sacred Buddha image created according to traditional Lanna ceremonies

• The image is completed within a single day before sunset

• Continuous chanting and eye-opening ceremonies are performed throughout the night

• Contains heart, liver, kidneys, intestines, and stomach made of pure silver, along with sacred Lanna relics

• Highly revered; devotees believe that wishes are fulfilled immediately

• Prayer for Luang Pho Thanjai: Ahang Phut Thanjai Sira Sanaa Mami Chaya Sitthi Thanang Lapang Bhavantu Te Sothipakayang Sukhanga Phalang Takutaka Achariyo Evang Wanta Ahang Wanthami Sapphata

Other Important Buddha Images and Artifacts

• 9-meter-tall Buddha in the birth posture, inspired by Indian style

• 5.65-meter-tall wooden Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) with gilding

• Approximately 200-year-old Buddha footprint from Myanmar

• Replica golden Phutthakaya Stupa, a major photo spot

Nature and Surroundings

• Shaded and refreshing, with diverse plants creating a peaceful atmosphere

Facilities and Services

• Free community kitchen: traditional coconut curry noodles, tea, coffee, milk

• Hoong Luang Museum: local antiques, collections, and cultural exhibits, open 06:00–18:00

• Award-winning restrooms, clean and ample

• Spacious parking, souvenir shop, key photo points

Annual Activities

• Luang Pho Thanjai bathing ceremony

• Songkran festival celebrations

• Buddhist Lent and end-of-Lent ceremonies

Community Around the Temple
Ban Thai Samakkhi is a tourist village where visitors can experience local traditions, culture, and the warm hospitality of villagers.

Private Car:

• Take Highway 105 (Mae Sot–Mae Ramat route)

• Drive approximately 8 km from Mae Sot town toward Mae Ramat

• Follow signs to Ban Thai Samakkhi

• Ample parking available

• Ideal for visitors seeking spiritual blessings, especially from Luang Pho Thanjai

• Dress modestly as it is a religious site

• Best visited in the morning for cooler weather and fewer crowds

• Can combine visit with Mae Kasa Hot Spring, Mae Kasa Waterfall, and Tham Mae Usa Cave

• Bring water and comfortable walking shoes

Admission Fee:

• Free of charge

Opening Hours:

• Open daily

• 05:00 – 18:00