Wat Krok Krak

Wat Krok Krak is a Buddhist temple located in Tambon Krok Krak, Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon Province, about 5 km from Mahachai town. The temple is notable for its revered principal Buddha image, Luang Por Pu, which devotees adorn with sunglasses as votive offerings. Established in the early Rattanakosin period, the temple features traditional Thai architecture, a riverside setting near the Tha Chin River, and remains an active center for merit-making and local religious festivals.

Visitors can expect an active riverside Buddhist temple compound with a main ordination hall (ubosot) housing the revered Luang Por Pu Buddha image often seen wearing sunglasses offered by devotees, traditional Thai temple architecture, Buddha statues, murals, and prayer areas. The grounds are open and tranquil, with space for walking, photography, and observing merit-making activities. The temple is located in a local community setting near the Tha Chin River, not a commercial tourist complex.

Wat Krok Krak is a historic temple dating to the early Rattanakosin period, believed to have been established in the early 19th century during the reign of King Rama II. It has long served as a community temple for the Krok Krak area along the Tha Chin River and houses the highly revered Luang Por Pu Buddha image, which has been the focus of local devotion for generations.

The temple is culturally significant for its association with Luang Por Pu and the distinctive local tradition of offering sunglasses to the Buddha image. Devotees believe the offering relates to a legend of healing an eye ailment, and the practice has become a well-known expression of faith. The temple remains an important center for Buddhist merit-making, festivals, and community gatherings in Samut Sakhon.