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This is really creepy. The monk died in 1973 and his followers noticed that his body was not decaying, so they displayed it in a glass coffin, believing that this was a Buddhist miracle. He still has some hair, fingernails and very leathery skin! Interesting to see but also gross!
Written May 27, 2003
Address: Wat Kunaram
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This is probably the creepiest thing I've seen in ma entire life! The monk was placed here 25 years ago and looks remarkably good. Very good actually til I'm freak out of ma mind! I was told he tried perserving himself by drinking lotsa salt just before his death and seems like it worked! He now wears shades not to keep up with the trend but becos through the recent years the caretakers found bugs in his eyes! Ewww....
Written Mar 31, 2003
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'Loung Pordaeng' was a wealthy resident of Samui who gave up all his earthly wealth when he became a buddhist. After he died, in 1973, his followers noticed that his body was not decaying, so they displayed it in a glass coffin, believing this to be a Buddhist miracle. He is still on display today, looking pretty good for his age
Written Feb 25, 2003
Address: Wat Kunaram, on the road between Nathon and Lamai
When you visit Koh Samui, you must stay at the temple with the mumified monk. If you travel from Nathon to Lamai beach, it's on the right side of the road, about 15 km from Nathon. Look, listen and learn! Don't miss a visit inside the main temple with the golden globe. Fantastic!!!
Updated Nov 24, 2002
Address: The road between Nathon and Lamai.
Well what can I say...it's also part of the tour. Go in there, take a picture and then walk to the nearby temple, which is quite picturesque.
Written Jun 28, 2008
Address: Wat Kunaram
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This is an interesting place to visit. You get to see a dead monk that has been mummified for over 20 years.
It is a bit creepy when you look at the monk close up.
Written Sep 22, 2004
Address: Wat Kunaram
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Written Dec 7, 2003
Address: Wat Kunaram
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You should visit a Wat (temple) wherever you go in Thailand. At this particular one you will find the mummified monk.
Written May 27, 2003
This is how he looks today
Written Feb 25, 2003
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