Wat Song Sawoei

Wat Song Sawoei is a Buddhist temple in Nong Noi Subdistrict, Wat Sing District, Chai Nat Province, central Thailand. It is known for its association with King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who is said to have stopped and taken a meal at the site in 1908, giving the temple its name meaning 'royal meal'. The temple is revered locally for Luang Pu Kloy, its former abbot, and features traditional Thai architecture, Buddha images and shrines attracting merit-makers and visitors.

Visitors can expect a compact, active Buddhist temple compound with an ordination hall (ubosot), viharn, Buddha images, statues of revered monks including Luang Pu Kloy, and shrines related to King Rama V. The grounds are paved and landscaped with open courtyards, offering a quiet setting for worship, merit-making, photography and sightseeing. Small shops selling amulets and offerings are typically present near the main halls.

The temple's name commemorates a visit by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1908 (R.S. 127) when the King traveled along the Chao Phraya River and is said to have had a meal at this location. The temple was subsequently named Wat Song Sawoei, meaning the temple where the king partook of food. It is also historically linked to Luang Pu Kloy, a highly respected former abbot.

Wat Song Sawoei is an active Theravada Buddhist temple serving the local community for religious ceremonies, merit-making and festivals. It is culturally significant as a place of faith associated with Luang Pu Kloy, whose amulets and sacred objects are widely revered, and as a memorial to the royal visit of Rama V.