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Laem Sor Pagoda Religion & Beliefs Review

This temple and Pagoda is located between Bang Kao and Trong Krut on Samui's southern coastline.
I didn't see any people around at all as it is off the beaten track as far as most tourists are concerned.
The statues at the entry to the Laem Sor Pagoda are very colourful and interesting and I'd love to know the significance of them.
This pagoda quite large and is situated right on the end a head-land between Bang Kao and Thong Krut and would be able to be seen a long way out to sea.

Website: http://thailandforvisitors.com/south/samui/sights/laemsor.html

Respect the Buddha at Wat Plai Laem Religion & Beliefs Review

This is only a fairly new, but very ornate temple called Wat Plai Laem, that is very close to the Big Buddha temple and statue.
Around this magnificent temple you will find many small statues and monuments .
They have a lot of intricate detail in them and it is very interesting to speak to a Thai local to find out what they all represent.
In the lake next to the temple you will see many fish which you can feed if you want,with the fish food provided. (It's about 10 Baht for a bag of fish food )
On the right of this temple is the giant multi arm'ed Buddha statue that seemingly stands guard over the entrance to the temple.

Wat Kunuram and the Mummified Monk Religion & Beliefs Review

Kunaram Temple - Mummified Monk
The body of Samui's most famous mummified monk,Loung Pordaeng , is on display here in a specially constructed building and sitting in a glass display case.
When he died in 1973, he was sitting in a meditation position.
He is still in that same position and his body shows few signs of any major decay although his skin is now looking quite leathery.
Wat Khunaram is on the 4169 ringroad almost near the entrance to the Namuang waterfall turnoff which is on the opposite side of the road.
Worth a look for sure, and very near to the Namuang waterfalls so it's easy to visit both places at the same time!

Other Contact: http://www.samuinet.com/temples.

Website: http://www.asiatour.com/thailand/e-06sout/et-so223.htm

Jee Kong Chinese Temple Religion & Beliefs Review

Just on the other side of the Chaweng lake from the main road you will find this small chinese temple.
If coming from Chaweng turn left at Reggae alley and you will see this temple on left on the way to the local markets.
Very colourful and worth a look.