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Situated on a hill covering an area of some 1,320 acres, Wat Khao Sukim
was built in 1966 by devout Buddhists who had faith in Phra Achan
Somchai Thitawiriyo. The objective of the temple is to be used as a
meditation venue. The expansive temple compound offers a peaceful haven
surrounded by shady orchards. The temple also houses a large collection
of religious items and valuable antiques donated by the public.
On display are wax sculptures of over twenty Buddhist monks highly revered by the public. In the temples newly built Ubosot (ceremonial hall), mural painting created by Chakrabhand Posayakrit, National Thai Artist in Painting of the year 2000, can be appreciated. The temple is near Khao Khitchakut National Park, 20 kilometres from downtown Chanthaburi and can be reached through three accesses branching off Sukhumvit Road (Highway No. 3):- at Km. 305 (Ban Huai Sathon); at the Ban Noen Sung intersection; or at Km. 324 (Khao Rai Ya intersection)
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