Wat Huay Mongkol

Wat Huay Mongkol is a large Buddhist temple complex in Thap Tai Subdistrict, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, about 15 kilometers west of central Hua Hin. It is best known for the enormous seated statue of Luang Pu Thuat, one of Thailand's most revered monks, set on a wide elevated platform. The spacious park-like grounds include ponds, elephant statues, pavilions and merit-making areas, attracting both pilgrims and sightseers.

Visitors can expect a spacious open-air temple park centered on a giant seated Luang Pu Thuat statue on a raised platform with stairs. The grounds include landscaped gardens, ponds, wooden elephant statues flanking the approach, smaller shrines, pavilions and souvenir and food stalls. Areas are paved and open, suitable for walking, photography, praying and merit-making. The atmosphere is that of an active place of worship with both tourists and local devotees.