An amazing sight to see a real mummy sitting there like meditating. The odd thing is that the mummy wore sunglasses

The mummified monk on Koh Samui is an interesting and unusual place to visit. It is a small temple with the mummified remains of a Buddhist monk who died in 1973 after having lived a good life as a monk for many years. Apparently he foresaw his own death and his remains did not decompose so, as he had wished,... More

To a westerner's eyes this seems a little bizarre, but you're in a country whose culture is different to yours. A mummified monk, who died but hasn't decomposed very much, in a glass box, with a temple built nearby. The monk surely attracts you to the temple. Be amazed at the body, complete with (ray-bans?) sunglasses to hide the fact... More

One gets to Wat Khunaram off the main 1469 road, around 5 kms or so after the road turns inland away from the coast. It is a very popular stop for both tourists and Thais so there are likely to be a number of people around. The main reason people come is to see, or worship, the mummified monk, Phra... More

The mummified mok by itself is not a must see attraction, but the whole attraction in its entiriety is extremely interesting. Wat Khunaram was part of our island exploration stops that we did with our thai friend and so found it very very interesting. There are 4 parts to this attraction The actual shrine with the buddhist monk. There were... More

We visited the temple while exploring the island by scooter. The mummified monk was very interesting. But the nicest thing was when we were leaving a monk called us over and blessed us, and tied white cotton blacelets around our wrists. We had several very cool things happen to us on our trip after that. Was it the monks blessing?... More

This ornate temple houses the body of Samui's most famous mummified monk Loung Pordeang. He died 30 years ago and is still sat in the same meditation position he died in. It seems a bit strange going to view a dead body but there were a few people there praying to him and a lot of respect given. It is... More