Wat Phikun Thong

is located in Tambon Wihan Khao, around 16 km. from the town of Sing Buri and around 9 km. from Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan. Villagers call it ‘Wat Luangpho Phae’ (Phra Thep Singhaburachan). Within the templecompound, the Luangpho Phae Museum displays the history of Luangpho Phae, the revered Buddhist monk, and his eight requisites from the past to the present. On the other side, there is Thailand’s largest Buddha image in the posture of giving a blessing, called ‘Phra Phutthasuwanmongkhon Mahamuni or Luangpho Yai,’ with a lap width of 11 Was, 2 Soks, and 7 Nios, and a height of 21 Was, 1 Khuep (Thai measurement equivalent to 10 inches), and 3 Nios. The reinforced concrete interior was decorated with 24 carat gold mosaics. The large Wihan (image hall) is surrounded by a gallery where Buddha images in different postures representing each day in a week and a large image of Phra Sangkatchai (Kaccayanaor Happy Buddha) are enshrined. There is also a Dharma park and other beautiful structures among tranquil and shady surroundings. To get there take Highway 3032. See the direction sign to Wat Phikun Thong between Km. 7-8 and follow Highway 3008 for around 8 kilometres. It is open daily from 8.00 a.m.-4.30 p.m. For more information, call 0 3654 0046, 0 3642 2768-9