Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi

Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi is a revered Buddhist temple located in Bang Luek Subdistrict, Mueang Chumphon District, Chumphon Province, southern Thailand. It is widely known as the temple of Luang Pu Song Jantasaro, a highly respected monk whose preserved body and memorial are enshrined there. The temple features traditional Thai architecture, ordination halls, Buddha images and a large statue of Luang Pu Song, attracting devotees and visitors seeking merit and cultural insight.

Visitors can expect a peaceful active Buddhist temple compound with an ordination hall (ubosot), viharn, Buddha images, and shrines dedicated to Luang Pu Song Jantasaro. The grounds include a large seated statue of Luang Pu Song, memorial pavilion displaying his preserved body, landscaped courtyards, and merit-making areas. The setting is calm and orderly, with devotees paying respect, offering prayers, and observing traditional temple architecture and religious art.

Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi is historically associated with Luang Pu Song Jantasaro (1913-1983), a highly venerated monk of Chumphon who served as abbot and was known for his meditation practice and community leadership. The temple developed as his residence and teaching centre and preserves his body and memorial after his passing, becoming an important pilgrimage site in the province.

The temple is a significant Buddhist religious site for local communities in Chumphon, serving as a centre for merit-making, religious ceremonies, and veneration of Luang Pu Song. It reflects southern Thai Buddhist traditions and remains an active place of worship and cultural identity for devotees who visit to pay respect and seek blessings.