Wat Phakho 🙏

Wat Phakho or Wat Ratchaprathit is located on Khao Phakho or Khao Phatthasing, Village No. 6, Chumphon Subdistrict, Sathing Phra District, Songkhla Province. It is a temple of historical, archaeological and religious significance. It is the location of Phra Mao Lak Chedi, which is a southern architectural style from the Ayutthaya period, in the style of Sri Lankan art, and is related to the legend of Luang Pho Thuat stepping on the seawater. According to the chronicles, one day a pirate sailed along the coast and saw Somdej Phakho walking, looking strangely different from other people, so he wanted to test him. The pirates stopped the boat and captured Somdej Phakho. After the boat sailed for a while, it could not sail any further. It had to stop for several days until the fresh water ran out. The pirates were distressed. Somdej Phakho felt sorry for him, so he dipped his left foot in the seawater, which sparkled brightly. The seawater turned into fresh water. The pirates were filled with faith, worshiped, asked for forgiveness, and brought Somdej Phakho to shore. Since then, many people have come to worship and pay homage. #SpiritualTourism