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Wat Sawang Arom (Wat Rawai)

Neighborhood temple · Rawai, Phuket

Wat Sawang Arom (Wat Rawai)

Culture & historyFreeAuthentic Thai

Quiet neighborhood temple in Rawai where locals come to make offerings, away from the crowds at major temples.

Affiliated with the Mahanikaya school, Wat Sawang Arom was established in 1942 on a site with foundations dating back to 1837. It houses a main Buddha image 2 m wide at the knees and five other images one meter tall. The site also includes a primary school, library, refectory and bell tower. It's a good way to see the everyday religious life of a neighborhood.

Our local tip

Come in the morning, when locals make their offerings; no shorts, short skirts or tank tops.

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