Wat Koh Sirey

A hilltop temple on Koh Sirey with a peaceful ordination hall that shelters a long reclining Buddha. Outside, a small golden-rock replica recalls Myanmar’s Kyaiktiyo and hints at the island’s Mon community. From the terraces you can see Laem Tukkae’s sea-gypsy village, Rassada harbour, and the islands scattered across the bay. Locals come for merit in the cool morning; photographers prefer the soft light before sunset. Simple, sincere, and close to town, it is a quiet pause above the water.