Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing Worship Festival

งานนมัสการหลวงพ่อวัดไร่ขิง

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Religious & SpiritualSam Phran
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration9 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageWat Rai Khing was built in 1791 along the
LanguageThaiCurrency: THB
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing Worship Festival in Sam Phran

Wat Rai Khing in Sam Phran district, Nakhon Pathom, holds an annual worship festival honoring its revered Buddha image, Luang Por Wat Rai Khing, said by legend to have floated down the Tha Chin River alongside four other sacred images now known as temple 'brothers.'

According to a story told up and down the rivers of central Thailand, five sacred Buddha images once floated down from somewhere upstream, drifting together until each was pulled from the water by a different community and enshrined in a different temple.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Wat Rai Khing was built in 1791 along the Tha Chin River and later renamed by Prince Vajirananavarorasa, but its fame rests on Luang Por Wat Rai Khing, a Chiang Saen-style Buddha image shown subduing Mara and believed crafted by Lanna and Lan Xang artisans

02

The mystery stays covered

Local legend holds this image was found floating in the river together with four other Buddha images now enshrined elsewhere in the central river basin: Luang Por Sothon at Wat Sothonwararam in Chachoengsao, Luang Por Ban Laem in Samut Songkhram, Luang Por To at Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai in Bang Phli, and Luang Por Thong in Phetchaburi, giving Wat Rai Khing a folkloric 'family' network spanning several provinces

03

The city starts moving

The annual worship festival draws large numbers of pilgrims

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Centers on merit-making devotion to Luang Por Wat Rai Khing

Water and renewal

Living ritual

framed by the widely told central-Thailand legend of five sacred Buddha images that floated down the region's rivers together and are regarded as spiritual 'brothers' enshrined in five different provinces

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Modest, temple-appropriate clothing with shoulders and knees covered, and shoes that are easy to remove before entering the main hall.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

THB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map13.80 N, 100.22 EOpen in Google Maps

Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

Nearest airportDMK — Don Mueang
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing Worship Festival?

Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing Worship Festival is listed for Past edition: 29 March–6 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing Worship Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Sam Phran, Thailand. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

9 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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