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“Largest statue of Luang Poo Thuad in outdoor”

Wat Huay Mongkol is a temple a home to the immensely popular monk Luang Poo Thuad who was famed for his ‘miracles’. Commissioned by the Queen of Thailand, Wat Huay Mongkol houses the largest statue of Luang Poo Thuad in Thailand in a park-like setting.

The temple is situated about 10 kilometres south of Hua Hin in the village of Tub Tai, Thailand. The temple is a sacred sanctuary to one of Thailand’s prestigious monks Luang Pu Thuad. The picturesque temple boasts a serene ambience ideal for devotion and worship.

One of Wat Huay Mongkol's foremost attractions is the biggest statue perched atop a pavilion just outside the monastery. The statue is said to be crafted in the image of the monk Luang Poo Thuad. This gigantic statue is reachable by mounting a fleet of stairs and leaves a distinct impression on most sight-seers.