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Wat Ratchathammaram Koh Samui
A striking red Buddhist temple known for detailed carvings and its peaceful seaside setting.
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Wat Ratchathammaram Koh Samui
A striking red Buddhist temple known for detailed carvings and its peaceful seaside setting.
Chaweng
4.6 (2.4K)
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Price
Free entry
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Good time
Morning or late afternoon
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Access
Easy roadside access
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Red carved temple
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Red Temple
Wat Ratchathammaram Koh Samui
A striking red Buddhist temple known for detailed carvings and its peaceful seaside setting.
Chaweng
4.6 (2.4K)
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Price
Free entry
Good time
Morning or late afternoon
Access
Easy roadside access
Highlight
Red carved temple
Overview
Overview
Wat Ratchathammaram, also known as Wat Sila Ngu or the Red Temple, is one of Koh Samui’s most distinctive temples. Its deep terracotta-red exterior is covered with detailed Buddhist carvings, guardian figures and decorative reliefs that make it very different from the island’s more traditional white-and-gold temples.
The temple sits near the coast south of Lamai and also includes the seaside Phra That Sila Ngu stupa. It remains an active place of worship, so visitors should explore respectfully.
Wat Ratchathammaram, also known as Wat Sila Ngu or the Red Temple, is one of Koh Samui’s most distinctive temples. Its deep terracotta-red exterior is covered with detailed Buddhist carvings, guardian figures and decorative reliefs that make it very different from the island’s more traditional white-and-gold temples.
The temple sits near the coast south of Lamai and also includes the seaside Phra That Sila Ngu stupa. It remains an active place of worship, so visitors should explore respectfully.
What to expect
What to expect
Expect a relatively short visit around a compact seaside temple complex. The main highlight is the red ordination hall with detailed carvings, along with the nearby stupa, stairways and coastal views. The temple is easy to access from the ring road and works well as a stop while exploring Lamai and Hua Thanon.
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Visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon for softer light on the red carvings. Dress respectfully with shoulders and knees covered, and remove shoes before entering temple buildings.
Visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon for softer light on the red carvings. Dress respectfully with shoulders and knees covered, and remove shoes before entering temple buildings.
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Expect a relatively short visit around a compact seaside temple complex. The main highlight is the red ordination hall with detailed carvings, along with the nearby stupa, stairways and coastal views. The temple is easy to access from the ring road and works well as a stop while exploring Lamai and Hua Thanon.
What to expect
Visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon for softer light on the red carvings. Dress respectfully with shoulders and knees covered, and remove shoes before entering temple buildings.
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Price
Free entry
Access
Easy roadside access
Good time
Morning or late afternoon
Highlight
Red carved temple
Wat Ratchathammaram, also known as Wat Sila Ngu or the Red Temple, is one of Koh Samui’s most distinctive temples. Its deep terracotta-red exterior is covered with detailed Buddhist carvings, guardian figures and decorative reliefs that make it very different from the island’s more traditional white-and-gold temples.
The temple sits near the coast south of Lamai and also includes the seaside Phra That Sila Ngu stupa. It remains an active place of worship, so visitors should explore respectfully.
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Wat Phra That Sila Ngu, Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
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Daily: 07:00–17:00
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