Wat Thammikarat
Still-active temple with a ruined chedi ringed by singha (lion) stucco figures and a bronze Buddha head display.
- Category
- Temples (Wat)
- Entrance fee
- Free or small donation (as of 2026, confirm locally)
- Hours
- Approx. 08:00-17:00 daily (as of 2026, confirm locally)
- Best time
- Morning; roosters and a live monastery atmosphere
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
About Wat Thammikarat
A quiet, free stop near Wat Mahathat that most people never think to make. The centrepiece is a ruined chedi ringed by stucco singha, the mythical lion figures, and there is a display of a bronze Buddha head as well. What sets it apart is that it is still a working monastery, so you get daily temple life going on around the ruins rather than a fenced-off relic.
Mornings are best. The monastery hums with activity and offering roosters wander the grounds, which gives the place a warmth the pure ruins lack.
Thirty minutes, no ticket booth stress, and a nice change of pace from the big-name sites a short walk away.
Highlights
- Ruined chedi ringed by stucco singha lion figures
- Bronze Buddha head on display
- Still a working, active monastery
- Offering roosters roaming the grounds
- Free or a small donation
Tips
- Visit in the morning for the liveliest monastery atmosphere
- Pair it with Wat Mahathat, which is a short walk away
- It is an active monastery, so be respectful of daily temple life
- Free to enter, around 30 minutes
How to get there
Park core near Wat Mahathat; short walk or ~5 min tuk-tuk from town