Taling Ngam · Temples & Culture
Wat Khiri Mat
A little-visited local temple on a small hill in the Phang Ka area of Taling Ngam, southwest Samui, marked by an ornate blue-and-yellow entrance arch and a large pagoda with a glass-enclosed Buddha. Open sunrise to sunset; free entry.
- Free
- Taling Ngam
- Checked 25 Sept
Insider tips
- Combine with Phang Ka bay sunsets and Thong Krut seafood village.
- This is a working village temple - keep noise low and dress modestly.
The story
Wat Khiri Mat (also spelled Wat Khiri Mas) is a local Buddhist temple on a small hill in the Phang Ka area of Taling Ngam, at the southwest corner of Koh Samui. An ornately decorated blue-and-yellow arch marks the way to the temple at the end of Keeree-Mas Road. Directly in front of the temple stands a large pagoda with a glass-enclosed Buddha statue inside, and photo archives show picturesque smaller shrines, stupas and a pond in the complex.
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The temple serves the fishing and farming villages of the quiet southwest coast and sees almost no tourists. Reliable published history is minimal - founding date and details are unknown - so visit it as a genuine local temple rather than a curated attraction. Travel guides list it as open daily from sunrise to sunset with free entry.
It combines naturally with a trip to Phang Ka bay, Thong Krut village or the Laem Sor area.
Good to know
- Open daily in daylight hours.
- Free
- Morning; combine with a southwest-coast trip.
- Family friendly: Yes
Plan a visit
Free route: you go by your own scooter, car or on foot and we work out the order. Private tour: a local driver picks you up and takes you.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 · 4 sources
Sources and last check
- Last checked
- 25 Sept 2026
- What was checked
- Details checked 25 Sept 2026
- Next check due
- September 2027
Official sources
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