Wat Khunaram

Wat Khunaram is a Buddhist temple located in Na Mueang on Ko Samui Island, Surat Thani Province. It is best known for housing the preserved, mummified body of Luang Pho Daeng Piyasilo, a monk who died in 1973 while meditating. Displayed in a glass case wearing sunglasses, the mummy is a notable religious and cultural landmark on the island's main 4169 ring road.

Visitors can expect a small, active Buddhist temple compound with an ordination hall, shrine buildings, and a prominent glass display case containing the mummified monk Luang Pho Daeng. The setting is quiet and inland, surrounded by palm trees near Na Mueang. Visitors can walk around the temple grounds, view religious statues and offerings, observe local worship practices, and learn about the monk's life and meditation practice.

The temple is historically notable for Luang Pho Daeng Piyasilo, who became abbot and was known for meditation practice. He died in 1973 in a meditative position and his body was preserved without decay, subsequently placed in a glass case as per his instructions. The mummy has remained on display since then and has become a well-known example of self-mummification in Thailand.

Wat Khunaram is an active Theravada Buddhist temple and a place of reverence for locals and visitors. The preserved monk is venerated as an example of devotion and meditation, and the temple serves as a site for merit-making, offerings and learning about Buddhist practices on Ko Samui.