This Buddhist temple is home to the world’s largest statue of Luang Phor Thuad, a legendary southern Thai monk revered for his enlightenment and ability to perform miracles. Many believe that the amulets created in his image guarantee safety in times of distress. The statue, set within a park-like setting that attracts many visitors each weekend, was commissioned by HM Queen Sirikit. Lang Phor Thuad was born in the late Ayutthaya period, in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Like the stories about the fall of Ayutthaya, Luang Phor Thuad’s story is imbued with legends and myths. The most famous story is about the miracle he performed while on a boat journey from Thailand’s south to Ayutthaya, during which he turned seawater into fresh drinking water, saving the entire crew from dehydration. Other miraculous stories recount how he helped avert fatal accidents or fire.

The Pa-la-U Waterfall is part of the Kaeng Krachan National Park, about 60km west of Hua-Hin near the Burmese border. With 11 tiers, it is one of the biggest waterfalls in Thailand. The surrounding forest is over a thousand years old and is filled with rare wild animals. Walk along the Waterfall in the Jungle. There are still over 400 kind of Birds, Monkeys, Gibbons and you can see sometimes Elephants crossing the road. Please note it is very slippery after the rain so do thread carefully and note water pressure and levels are the lowest in the middle of the dry season. After the Waterfall we will stop for Lunch in a Local Thai Restaurant.