Thailand > Songkhla > Muang Songkhla District > Yai Si Wat Matchmawat

“This temple also has the Phattharasin Museum that houses various artifacts gathered from Songkhla, Sathing Phra, Ranot, and elsewhere.”

Wat Matchimawat (Wat Khlang),on Sai Buri Road, is a large temple and the most important in Songkhla. It is about 400 years old. It was said that Yai Si Chan, a millionaire of Songkhla donated a large sum of money to construct the temple. Later on Wat Liap was built on the north, and Wat Pho on the south. The people then changed the name of the temple from Wat Yai Si Chan to Wat Khlang or Wat Matchimawat. This temple also has the Phattharasin Museum that houses various artifacts gathered from Songkhla, Sathing Phra, Ranot, and elsewhere.

One of the main highlights of Wat Matchmawat is its stunning architecture. The temple features intricate designs and exquisite craftsmanship that reflect the traditional Thai architectural style. Another notable aspect of Wat Matchmawat is its serene and peaceful ambiance. The temple is surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful gardens, providing a tranquil retreat for visitors and locals alike. Many people visit the temple to find solace, meditate, and seek spiritual enlightenment.

By Bus - From Bangkok: There are daily buses from Bangkok to Songkhla and Hat Yai. The journey takes about 13 hours.
The State Railway of Thailand provides daily rapid and express train services from Bangkok to Hat Yai. The trains depart from Bangkok's Hualamphong Railway Station at 12.25 p.m., 2.20 p.m., 2.45 p.m., 3.50 p.m. and 10.50 p.m. Travel time is about 17 hours.