Wat Sai Thai

A Peaceful and Less Touristy Temple in Krabi

Wat Sai Thai is a small but beautiful Buddhist temple located just outside Krabi Town. Unlike the more famous Wat Tham Suea, this temple offers a quieter and more local experience, making it a great stop for those looking to explore Krabi’s cultural side without the crowds.

Highlights of Wat Sai Thai

✅ Reclining Buddha Statue – The temple’s main attraction is a striking golden reclining Buddha nestled under a large rock formation. It’s a unique sight and offers a peaceful setting for reflection and photography.

✅ Serene Atmosphere – Since it’s not overrun with tourists, Wat Sai Thai provides a more authentic and tranquil experience, perfect for those seeking a spiritual or cultural visit.

✅ Easy Accessibility – Located along the road between Krabi Town and Ao Nang, it’s a convenient stop if you’re traveling between these areas. It doesn’t require a long climb or hike, making it accessible to all visitors.

Things to Keep in Mind
• Short Visit – Unlike larger temples, Wat Sai Thai is a small site, so you don’t need more than 20–30 minutes to explore it.
• Respectful Dress Code – As with all temples in Thailand, it’s important to dress modestly (covered shoulders and knees) out of respect for local traditions.

Final Verdict

Wat Sai Thai is a hidden gem that offers a peaceful break from Krabi’s busier attractions. While it’s not as grand as some other temples, its serene setting and impressive reclining Buddha make it well worth a quick visit.

Rating: 4/5 – A great cultural stop for those in the area.

A small temple, the main attraction of which is the reclining Buddha. When we visited it, it was completely empty. There were incense, candles and a lighter next to the Buddha, if you want to pray here. Everything is absolutely free, only for your donation. There are also several statues nearby and a couple of graves. In general, a visit will take half an hour at most and you can stop here on the way from Ao Nang to the tiger temple. A quiet and beautiful place!

A small charming temple with a reclining Buddha at the base of a mountain. There’s a cave with a few statues of the hermits that are part of Thai beliefs about the magic in the jungle. There’s also an amazing large and old tree that stands in front of the building that houses the reclining Buddha.

It's a small buddha temple. Carved out in the hill. Very peaceful. Resting buddha is good. You can see the temple from the road to Ao nang to Phuket and must see and visit. The monk will also bless you with mantras.

Stunning amd Powerful temple, there is a wonderful reclining Buddha right on the side of the mountain, here is where you can see and feel the real buddhist practice ❤️
The monk blessed me and another couple, was extraordinary. If you visit Please leave a donation super suggested.