Wat Phra Non

Locals come to Wat Phra Non Chaksi in Sing Buri to pay respect to a colossal reclining Buddha in classic Sukhothai style. The image stretches roughly 47 meters inside a long, breezy viharn, its serene face framed by flickering candles and soft fan hum. It’s an easy detour if you’re driving north from Bangkok—calmer than Bangkok’s big-name temples, but no less moving. Walk in and you’ll catch the scent of incense and polished teak. Monks chant, bells ring lightly, and regulars press gold leaf to smaller Buddhas around the hall. Out front, a towering cannonball tree throws shade across the courtyard—old-timers point it out as part of the temple’s charm. Weekends see day‑trippers and families; weekdays are quieter and contemplative. Practical bit: it’s about 4km south of Sing Buri town on the road toward Suphan Buri, with free entry and easy parking. Doors open daily 8am–5pm. Go early to avoid the midday heat and to have the hall almost to yourself before the tour vans roll in.