Rating: 3.6/5 (7 votes)

Open Days: Daily

Opening Hours: 08:00–17:00

 

Wat Huai Pong is a Theravada (Mahanikaya) temple under Sangha Region 13, located in the heart of Huai Pong community, Mueang District, Rayong. It serves as both a spiritual center and a hub for local community activities.

 

Key history (concise): Formally established as a temple around 1875 (B.E. 2418). It obtained the ordination boundary (Wisungkhamsima) twice—on 30 Aug 1930 (~60×110 m) and 20 May 1984 (~20×40 m)—which enables full canonical monastic acts.

 

Devotional highlight: “Luang Pho Mangmi” (the principal sacred image). Visitors come to gild the image and pray for stability, career, trade, and harmony. Major merit-making events are especially lively.

 

Atmosphere & etiquette: Shady, community-style temple with ordination hall, sermon hall, and open activity yard. Dress modestly, set phones to silent, remove shoes before entering buildings, and request permission before photographing during rites.

 

Getting there From Rayong city, take Sukhumvit Road, then turn onto the Huai Pong–Nong Bon Road to reach the temple community. By public transport, continue by local songthaew/taxi. During festivals, arrive early to avoid traffic congestion.

 

 

For “Luang Pho Mangmi” and its role as a welcoming community temple—easy to make merit, shady grounds, and ongoing ceremonies.

 

Morning 07:00–09:00 for cool air and soft light; late afternoon 15:30–17:00 for warm light, ideal for worship and photos.

 

Dress modestly, set your phone to silent, remove shoes before entering buildings, and bring an umbrella/water in hot seasons.

 

Everyday necessities, basic medicine, cleaning supplies, energy-saving bulbs, or contributions for maintenance—check with the temple first.

 

Yes. Take a local songthaew or taxi from Rayong city, then enter the Huai Pong–Nong Bon area to reach the temple community.