Many people often search for information about tourist attractions in each province. But how many people search for information about sacred places in that province? I think few people will search for information about worshiping sacred things.

This trip, the villain will take everyone to fly south to worship the sacred things, increase life energy, and enhance auspiciousness in Songkhla Province.

As mentioned earlier, this trip will take you to worship sacred sites in Songkhla province. I will guide you to 20 sacred places. Follow me and let's explore! Please note that the order of these places is not based on their sacredness, but rather on my personal preference.

Sacred Site 1:

City Pillar Shrine

City Pillar Shrine

Location: Nang Ngam Road, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province

The City Pillar Shrine is a significant landmark in Songkhla, Thailand. It is dedicated to the city's guardian spirit and is believed to bring good fortune and protection to the local community.

The City Pillar Shrine is an ancient shrine with a long history, serving as a sacred place and spiritual center for Thai people of Chinese descent in both Songkhla and neighboring provinces. It has been registered as an ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department since the past and is the only shrine in the world that houses both the city pillar, a sacred object according to Brahmanism, and various deities according to Chinese beliefs, coexisting in the same building. Therefore, it is a place of faith for people from all over the world.

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Sacred Sites: 2

The Great Reliquary Stupa

Location: Khao Tang Kuan, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province

The Phra That Luang Pagoda is a landmark of Songkhla. The sacred relics of the Buddha are enshrined within the pagoda, serving as a place of worship for the people of Songkhla. The annual robe-offering ceremony, the boat procession, and the alms-giving ceremony are held in October each year.

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Sacred Site 3

Shwedagon Pagoda

Pagoda Chedi Chaiya

Location: Wat Khlong Hae, Moo 4, Khlong Hae Subdistrict, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.

The Shwedagon Pagoda is the first pagoda built by Burmese people in Thailand. It is a replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar, which is located on Singuttara Hill. The pagoda serves as a focal point for the Burmese community in Thailand, and it is a testament to the gratitude they feel towards the King and Queen of Thailand for allowing them to seek refuge and make a living in the country. The Burmese people are also grateful for the kindness of the Thai people, which has made it possible for them to live and work happily in Thailand. (The pagoda is still under construction as of July 2016.)

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Sacred Object 4: Reclining Buddha

Reclining Buddha: Located at Laem Pho Temple, Moo 4, Koh Yo Subdistrict, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province.

The Reclining Buddha is the largest reclining Buddha statue in the posture of Parinirvana in Thailand. It was built in 1994 and is enshrined at Wat Laem Pho. Wat Laem Pho is an ancient temple, established in 1787 during the reign of King Rama III. The temple's significant religious structures include the Ubosot (ordination hall), the bell tower, and the stupa. Five revered Buddhist monks are enshrined within Wat Laem Pho: Somdet To, Somdet Chao Chom Thong, Somdet Chao Ko Yo, Luang Pu Thuat, and Somdet Chao Ko Yai.

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The Fifth Sacred Object: Luang Pu Thuat Walking on the Sea

This sentence refers to the revered Thai monk Luang Pu Thuat, who is believed to have possessed the miraculous ability to walk on water. The phrase "เหยียบน้ำทะเลจืด" translates to "walking on the freshwater sea," which is a symbolic reference to the monk's ability to overcome obstacles and achieve the impossible.

Luang Pu Thuat's Footprint on the Sea, a freshwater spring. Location: Wat Phakho, Moo 6, Chumphon Subdistrict, Sathing Phra District, Songkhla Province.

Luang Pu Thuat, who walked on the sea, is enshrined at Wat Phakho, his birthplace, ordination, and residence. He is revered by the people of southern Thailand.

Invocation to Luang Pu Thuat

Om Namo 3 times

Namo Bodhisattava Akkantimaya Iti Bhagava (3 times)

Recite this prayer before getting on a car, boat, or engaging in business transactions to bring good fortune, prosperity, and abundant sales. Chant this prayer regularly to experience miracles for yourself and your family. It is also believed that reciting this prayer will bring protection from Luang Pu Thuat, keeping you safe from all dangers.

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The Sixth Sacred Object: The Triloka Trimangala Mahathat Chedi

This sentence refers to the sixth sacred object, which is the Triloka Trimangala Mahathat Chedi.

Here's a breakdown of the translation:

• สิ่งศักดิ์สิทธิ์ที่ 6: This translates to "The Sixth Sacred Object".
• พระมหาธาตุเจดีย์ไตรภพ ไตรมงคล: This translates to "The Triloka Trimangala Mahathat Chedi".

Triloka refers to the three realms of existence in Buddhist cosmology: the realm of desire, the realm of form, and the realm of formlessness.

Trimangala refers to the three auspicious symbols of Buddhism: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

Mahathat refers to a large and important Buddhist stupa.

Chedi is another word for stupa.

Therefore, the Triloka Trimangala Mahathat Chedi is a large and important Buddhist stupa that represents the three realms of existence and the three auspicious symbols of Buddhism.

Phra Maha That Chedi Trai Phum Trai Mongkol is located on Khao Kho Hong, Punnakan Road, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.

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The Triloka Trimangala Mahathat Chedi, often called the Stainless Steel Chedi or Stainless Steel Temple, is the world's first stainless steel chedi and an Unseen attraction. It was built to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and serves as a center for the preservation of Buddhism, Thai culture, and traditions. It also promotes the life and teachings of the Buddha, allowing visitors to learn about the presiding Buddha image for their birthday, birth month, and birth year.

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The Seventh Sacred Object

The Great Auspicious Buddha Image

Phra Phuttha Maha Tham Mongkhon: Located at Wat Mahatthamamangkalaram (Wat Hat Yai Nai), Phet Kasem Road, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.

The Great Buddha of Thailand, also known as the Phra Buddha Maha Thattamongkol, is a colossal reclining Buddha statue measuring 35 meters in length, 15 meters in height, and 10 meters in width. It is said to be the third-largest Buddha statue in the world. The statue is enshrined at the Wat Mahathattamangkalaram temple, which boasts a long and illustrious history. The temple attracts a steady stream of visitors, both Thai and foreign, who come to marvel at the statue's grandeur and beauty, as well as to pay their respects and seek blessings.

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Eighth Sacred Site:

The Phra Borommathat Chedi

Phra Borommathat Chedi is located at Wat Chaimongkol, Phetkasem-Chaimongkol Road, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province.

The Phra Borommathat Chedi is a bell-shaped stupa that enshrines a relic of the Buddha brought from Sri Lanka. It is located at Wat Chaimongkol, a revered ancient temple in Songkhla province, and is a popular pilgrimage site for locals and visitors from neighboring provinces.

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Sacred Site 9: Wat Kok Saman Kun

Wat Kok Saman Kun, located on Chok Saman Road in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.

The Kok Saman Kun Temple, a Royal Temple, is a historical site in Hat Yai with nearly 100 years of existence. It serves as a spiritual center for the local community. Notable features of the temple include a life-size statue of Luang Pu Thuat walking on seawater, a three-spired prang, and a pavilion housing the statue of Luang Pho Pan.

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10th Sacred Site:

Phra Suwannamalik เจดีย์ศรีรัตนมหาธาตุ

Phra Suwannamalik Chedi Si Rattana Mahathat. Location: Wat Pho Ko, Moo 6, Chumphon Subdistrict, Sathing Phra District, Songkhla Province.

The Phra Suwannamalik เจดีย์ศรีรัตนมหาธาตุ is the main stupa of Wat Phra Ko. It is believed to contain the relics of the Buddha. The stupa is a Southern architectural style, built in the Ayutthaya period during the reign of King Ekathotsarot (1605-1610).

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The Eleventh Sacred Object: Wat Chedi Ngam

This sentence refers to the eleventh sacred object, which is associated with Wat Chedi Ngam.

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Wat Chedi Ngam is located in Moo 2, Bo Tru Subdistrict, Ranot District, Songkhla Province.

The Jeti Ngam Temple is a significant religious site for the Ban Jeti Ngam community and surrounding areas. Within the temple grounds, a pavilion houses a life-size statue of Phra Kru Phueak Khandharo, the former abbot of Jeti Ngam Temple. Other notable structures include the Phra Maha That Chedi and the Bodhisattva Vihara.

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Sacred Site 12

Wat Machchimawat (Wat Klang)

Wat Matchimawas (Wat Klang) is located on Thairueburi Road in Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province.

Wat Matchimawas, also known as Wat Klang, is a significant ancient temple in Songkhla city. Located in the heart of the city, it boasts a history spanning over 400 years. Within the temple grounds lies the Matchimawas National Museum, which houses a vast collection of artifacts related to Songkhla and other southern provinces.

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Sacred Site 13: Shrine of Grandfather Tud, the Leading Spirit

The Shrine of Pu Yai, the Forefather of the Labourers, is located at Wat Khao Kao Saen, Moo 3, Khao Rup Chang Subdistrict, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province.

The Legend of Headman Rang and the Nine Hundred Thousand Baht Hill

The legend of Headman Rang tells the story of a powerful official from a city subject to Nakhon Si Thammarat. He set out with a vast sum of nine hundred thousand baht to participate in a merit-making ceremony for the enshrinement of Buddha relics in a stupa at Nakhon Si Thammarat. However, during his journey, a violent storm struck, damaging his boat and forcing him to stop for repairs. This delay caused him to miss the ceremony.

Filled with remorse, Headman Rang ordered his crew to place the nine hundred thousand baht on a nearby hill. He then instructed them to behead him and place his head on the same hill. This act of self-sacrifice is said to be the origin of the name "Wat Khao Kao Saen" (Nine Hundred Thousand Baht Hill) and the large rock known as "Headman Rang's Head."

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The 14th Sacred Object: The Golden Reliquary of Sri Songkhla

The Golden Reliquary of Sri Songkhla, also known as the Phra Borommathat Ratana Chedi, is a revered Buddhist monument and one of the most significant sacred objects in the southern Thai province of Songkhla.

The Golden Reliquary of Ratana Chedi Sri Songkhla

Location: Wat Sra Kesa, Sra Kesa Road, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province.

The Golden Reliquary of Songkhla: A Symbol of Devotion and History

The Golden Reliquary of Songkhla, also known as Phra Borommathat Ratana Chedi Si Songkhla, stands as a testament to the unwavering faith and dedication of the local Buddhist community. Inspired by a pilgrimage to the sacred Buddhist sites in India, Venerable Phra Kru Praphas Thammathan, the abbot of Wat Sara Kesa, rallied fellow devotees to construct this magnificent edifice as an offering to the Buddha.

Nestled within the ancient walls of Wat Sara Kesa, one of Songkhla's oldest temples, the Golden Reliquary embodies the rich history and spiritual significance of the region. Beneath its towering structure lies a replica of the Buddha's Parinirvana statue, meticulously crafted to mirror the original found in Kushinagar, India. This poignant representation serves as a powerful reminder of the Buddha's final moments and the impermanence of all things.

The Golden Reliquary of Songkhla stands not only as a place of worship but also as a symbol of cultural exchange and shared heritage. Its construction reflects the deep connection between Thai Buddhists and their Indian counterparts, bridging geographical distances through a shared devotion to the Buddha's teachings.

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Sacred Object 15

Phra Buddha Si Songkhla Nakarin

Phra Phuttha Si Songkhla Nakarin - Location: Ratchadamin Road, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province

The revered Phra Phuttha Si Songkhla Nakarin statue stands as a sacred symbol of Songkhla province, deeply revered by its people.

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Sacred Object 16

Prince of Chumphon Khet Udomsak

Prince of Chumphon Shrine, Songkhla. Located in Suan Song Talay Park, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province.

Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartiwongse, Duke of Chumphon, better known as "Father of the Thai Navy," is revered by the public, especially fishermen in the south, who believe he protects them from storms and other dangers.

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Sacred Object 17

Phra Phutthamongkhon Maha Ratcha

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Phra Phutthamongkhon Maha Ratcha: Located on Khao Kho Hong, Hat Yai Municipal Park, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.

The Phra Phutthamongkhon Maha Ratcha is the main Buddha statue of Hat Yai city. It is the largest Buddha statue in southern Thailand. It was built with the faith of Buddhists from both Thailand and abroad to celebrate the 72nd birthday of His Majesty the King (2542 BE). His Majesty the King graciously bestowed the name of this Buddha statue as "Phra Phutthamongkhon Maha Ratcha", which means "great auspiciousness". It is a place of respect and worship for the people of Hat Yai and neighboring provinces.

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The Eighteenth Sacred Object: The Bodhisattva Guanyin

Guanyin Bodhisattva Statue, located at Khao Kho Hong, Hat Yai Municipal Park, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.

The Bodhisattva Guanyin, also known as the Goddess of Mercy, is the main deity of blessings. It is made of white jade and is the largest statue in Thailand, with a height of 9.9 meters and a total weight of approximately 80 tons. Due to the sacredness of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, many Thai and foreign tourists travel to pay their respects.

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The 19th Sacred Object

The Great Brahma

The Grand Brahma Shrine

Location: Khao Kho Hong, Municipal Park of Hat Yai Municipality, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.

The four-faced Brahma, also known as Phra Phrom, is the deity responsible for the creation of all things on Earth. Worshippers of Phra Phrom who perform good deeds will receive blessings and have their wishes granted. The belief and faith in Phra Phrom has led to an influx of Thai and foreign devotees, particularly those of Chinese descent from Malaysia and Singapore, who pay their respects and offer prayers at his shrine.

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Sacred Site 20:

Mithapak Samakkee Foundation (Thong Sia Se Temple)

Samnak Mittaphap Samakkee (Thong Sia Se Tia Teng) Foundation, located on Suphasarnrangsan Road, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.

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The Samnak Samut Sakdi Foundation (Thong Sia Se Temple) is a Chinese temple located in downtown Hat Yai. It houses several Chinese deities, including Luang Pu Tai Hong Chow See, Lady Lim Ko Niew, and Lord Hong Tek Pae Kong. The temple also features statues of Ganesha and Brahma. Additionally, visitors can donate to the temple's coffin and medicine funds. The Samnak Samut Sakdi Foundation is revered by Thai people of Chinese descent and foreigners, particularly Malaysians and Singaporeans.

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