Wat Lokaya Sutha
Buddhist temple with an enormous reclining Buddha statue, set among centuries-old ruins.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Wat Lokaya Sutha, round out your day in Ayutthaya with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
The temple has a very large reclining Buddha statue. It was renovated some time ago and is looking very clean and tidy with it's new plaster and paint. I did hear some people say that they preferred the statue the way it was but it has been preserved for another few hundred years as opposed to it just being left to crumble away. The statue is very impressive especially in the sunlight.
It’s nice to realize that the core of the reclining Buddha is very old. The statue itself has been restored, while everything around it was left in ruins, which makes the place feel a bit touristy at first. Still, people come here to pray, light incense, and leave offerings, and that makes it feel alive rather than just another historical stop.
Just renovated, now the ancient reclining Buddha monument lack of traits of his important history. Feels very contemporary. PS: it's the Sagat's Street Fighter 2 stage
Location Info
9H42+6WP, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailandwww.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/wat-lokkayasuthaTips for Visiting Temples & Culture
Dress Modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.
Mind Your Feet
Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.
Ask Before Photographing
Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.
Also Popular in Ayutthaya
Ayothaya Floating Market
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Ayutthaya City Park
500+ stores at a modern, indoor-outdoor shopping center with a convention hall & futsal arena.
Sriayuthaya Lion Park
A well-kept zoo in Ayutthaya where visitors can feed and observe lions, giraffes, tigers, and more.
Chet Sao Noi National Park
A peaceful national park near Saraburi featuring a seven-tiered waterfall, forest trails, and natural swimming spots.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: August – October (flooding risk)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
22°C – 38°C(72°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Hua Lamphong (~1.5 hrs, very cheap). Minivan from Bangkok's Mo Chit (~1.5 hrs). Day trip by car from Bangkok is easy.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Boat tours on the river