Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao

Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao is a historic Buddhist temple located at the confluence of the Makham Thao Canal and the Tha Chin River in Makham Thao Subdistrict, Wat Sing District, Chai Nat Province. Dating to the late Ayutthaya period, it is nationally renowned as the temple of Luang Pu Suk Kesaro, a highly revered monk and meditation master. The temple is notable for its riverside setting, historic ubosot, Luang Pu Suk shrine and museum.

Visitors can expect a tranquil riverside temple complex at the mouth of Khlong Makham Thao where it meets the Tha Chin River. The grounds include the old ubosot, viharn, shrine and museum dedicated to Luang Pu Suk, with statues, murals, amulets and historical artifacts. The setting is quiet and shaded with river views, chedis, Buddha images and pavilions. Visitors can walk through the temple grounds, pay respects, view exhibitions about the monk's life and observe local religious practices.

Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao dates to the late Ayutthaya period and was restored in the Rattanakosin period. It is historically significant as the residence and temple of Luang Pu Suk Kesaro (1847-1923), a renowned monk, meditation master and traditional medicine expert who served as preceptor to Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince of Chumphon. The temple preserves his kuti, statues and relics.

The temple is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site and center of devotion for followers of Luang Pu Suk, one of Thailand's most revered monks. It is respected for its role in Thai Buddhist practice, amulet culture and local heritage of Chai Nat. Annual commemorations and merit-making activities reflect its continued religious and community importance.