Wat Chaithararam (Wat Chalong) @Phuket

For those who are traveling, don't forget to stop by Wat Chalong to ask for blessings from Luang Por Chaem. It is said that if you come to Phuket, you must not miss paying homage to Luang Por Chaem of Wat Chalong or Phra Khru Wisutthiwongsachariya Yanamuni, a famous monk who is highly respected by Phuket people for his healing and compassion. He is a monk with knowledge in herbal medicine and treating diseases, and putting casts on patients with broken bones. It is said that while Luang Por Chaem was still alive, many villagers came to gild his arms and legs as if they were gilding a Buddha statue. #WatChaiyathararam or #WatChalong is a temple that is a symbol of Phuket. It is an ancient temple with a long history. There is no clear evidence of when the temple was built, but the name of Wat Chalong appears in the records of King Rama III. Later, during the reign of King Rama V, King Chulalongkorn changed the name of Wat Chalong to "WatChaiyathararam". Address: Chao Fa West Road, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket Province