Wat Srisoonthorn

Wat Srisoonthorn is an active Buddhist temple in Si Sunthon Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province. It is best known for its large 29-meter reclining Buddha image, Phra Maha That Chedi and historic standing Buddha. Located on Thep Krasattri Road in central Thalang, the temple serves as a religious center for the local community and a cultural stop for visitors exploring northern Phuket.

Visitors can expect a spacious temple compound with an outdoor reclining Buddha, ordination hall, chedi, and smaller shrines set among open grounds. The site is active with monks and local worshippers making merit, offering lotus flowers and incense. Areas to explore include the reclining Buddha platform, the main ubosot, and surrounding Buddha images. The setting is quiet and accessible from the main road, suitable for sightseeing and photography.

Wat Srisoonthorn is one of the historic temples of Thalang, the former administrative center of Phuket. The temple has long served the Si Sunthon community and houses revered Buddha images including the large reclining Buddha constructed as a prominent religious landmark for the district.

The temple is an active Theravada Buddhist religious site where locals perform merit-making, prayers and traditional ceremonies. It reflects central Phuket Buddhist culture and architecture and functions as a community spiritual center for residents of Thalang District.