Wat Santi Tharawas

Luang Phor Rang's temple, founded in 1880.

Wat Santi Tharawas is a temple in Huay Yai, inland from Pattaya on the Phanom Sarakham–Sattahip road, founded in 1880 and known locally as Wat Thung Lahan or Wat Luang Phor Rang. DASTA's listing says it is known for Luang Phor Rang, a monk whose blessed coins people keep for protection, and that visitors attach gold leaf to his statue. It lists the temple as open every day.

Reviewed · Sources checked 14 Oct 2026 · List of sources

Illustration: a three-tiered temple hall at dusk between big trees, its gilded gables mirrored in a pond in front
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At a glance

Where
Moo 8, Phanom Sarakham–Sattahip Road, Huay Yai, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150Open in Google Maps
Opening hours
Every day

Source: DASTA (Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration): Wat Santi Tharawas listing, checked 14 Oct 2026

What the temple is

DASTA describes Wat Santi Tharawas as a temple founded in 1880, with a Dhamma studies school. Locals call it Wat Thung Lahan, and, after its revered monk, Wat Luang Phor Rang.

Luang Phor Rang was known for his kindness and for reciting incantations over coins, which people keep in the belief that they protect against harm. His building in the temple is open for visitors to pay respect and attach gold leaf to his statue.

Visiting

The temple is on the Phanom Sarakham–Sattahip road in Huay Yai, inland in Bang Lamung district. Go by car; Wat Huay Yai is in the same subdistrict.

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 exploring the inland temples of Huay Yai by car.

Questions

What are Wat Santi Tharawas's opening hours?

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

Is there an entry fee at Wat Santi Tharawas?

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

Where is Wat Santi Tharawas?

Moo 8, Phanom Sarakham–Sattahip Road, Huay Yai, Bang Lamung, inland from Pattaya.