Wat Khao Mai Kaew

The community temple of Khao Mai Kaew, inland.

Wat Khao Mai Kaew is the temple at the centre of the Khao Mai Kaew community, inland in Bang Lamung district. DASTA's listing gives it about 80 years and says locals come to make merit and pay respect to its image of Phra Sriwalee and an old Phra Kaew tower; its ordination hall was built by the faith of the community. It lists the temple as open every day.

Reviewed · Sources checked 14 Oct 2026 · List of sources

Illustration: a temple hall at the foot of a wooded hill at dusk, a seated golden Buddha on a terrace higher up the hill to the right, lamps on the path
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At a glance

Where
40 Moo 1, Khao Mai Kaew, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150Open in Google Maps
Opening hours
Every day
Phone
038 309 023

Source: DASTA (Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration): Wat Khao Mai Kaew listing, checked 14 Oct 2026

What the temple is

DASTA describes Wat Khao Mai Kaew as the hub of the Khao Mai Kaew community and the subdistrict's temple, about 80 years old.

Locals and Buddhist followers come to make merit and support the temple. Inside are an image of Phra Sriwalee and an old Phra Kaew tower, which people regularly pay respect to, and an ordination hall built by the community's faith.

Visiting

Khao Mai Kaew is inland in Bang Lamung district, east of the city. Go by car and arrange the ride back.

Dress and behave as at any working temple: covered shoulders and knees, shoes off before you enter a hall, and quiet during prayers. See Thai etiquette.

Who it suits

It suits visitors who want to see a working community temple outside the tourist area.

Questions

What are Wat Khao Mai Kaew's opening hours?

Every day, in DASTA's listing read on 14 October 2026.

Is there an entry fee at Wat Khao Mai Kaew?

DASTA's listing gives no admission fee. As at other working temples, a donation is welcome but not required.

Where is Wat Khao Mai Kaew?

40 Moo 1, Khao Mai Kaew, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150, in DASTA's listing.