เ A meeting of the Provincial Chief Monks, Deputy Provincial Chief Monks, and Secretaries within the administrative jurisdiction of Sangha Region 13, Meeting No. 1/2026 (B.E. 2569) 📍 Venue: Sermon Hall, Wat Sutthawas, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province ✨ On this occasion, we were graciously honored by Phra Phromwachirathorn, Chief Monk of Sangha Region 13, who presided over the meeting. The meeting was convened to discuss official ecclesiastical affairs and to establish

A Truly Memorable Atmosphere! New Year Chanting in Thai Buddhist Tradition at Wat Sutthawas Residents of Nong Prue and devout Buddhists gathered in unity for the New Year’s Eve chanting ceremony at Wat Sutthawas, to usher in the new year with peace, mindfulness, and spiritual blessings through the Dhamma. 💫 Receiving Auspicious Blessings Presiding Monk: Phra Maha Thaworn Thanavaro, Pali Scholar Level 9, Ph.D., Abbot of Wat Suthawat and Chief Monk of Bang Lamung District, gra

Thursday, January 1st, 2026 (B.E. 2569) marks the New Year’s Day, an auspicious beginning for performing good deeds and accumulating merit. ✨ On this auspicious morning, devoted Buddhist laypeople gathered in unity to make merit by offering alms and breakfast to the monks, and to listen to a Dhamma sermon to purify and nurture their minds at the sermon hall of Wat Sutthawat, Chonburi Province. May the merit gained from this wholesome act bring happiness and prosperity to all.

On January 1, 2026, from 7:00 AM onwards, at Wat Sutthawas (Luang Pho To, Pattaya City). Activities on the day of the event At 7:00 AM, participate in merit-making by offering alms to monks, providing them with breakfast, and listening to a sermon for auspiciousness. Join us in preserving fine traditions, receiving blessings, and starting the new year with happiness and peace of mind.

Luang Pho Phra Maha Thaworn Thanawaro, the Chief Monk of Bang Lamung District and Abbot of Wat Sutthawas, presided over the training project on income and expenditure accounting and the e-Donation system for the monastic community of Bang Lamung District on December 15, 2025, at the second floor of the main hall of Wat Sutthawas.

Join us in setting your mind at peace, opening your heart to receive positive energy, and stepping into an even brighter year. On Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Starting from 10:00 PM onwards at Wat Sutthawas (Luang Por Toh, Pattaya City) Come together to create auspicious blessings for your life and to record the beauty of this moment of transition.

Making Merit and Accumulating Good Karma in Dedication to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX), on the occasion of his Birthday Anniversary on December 5, 2025. The Venerable Monks of Wat Sutthawas together lead lay followers in evening chanting, reciting Buddhist texts, practicing the Dhamma, and developing meditation. This is done to recall the boundless royal grace of King Rama IX, to jointly accumulate merit and good karma, purify the mind, and embrace

We invite you to acquire and worship the "Phra Phong Luang Por Hom Wat Sak Mak" sacred amulets, which were originally enshrined by Phra Kru Wichit Thammasan, the former abbot, beneath the monastic seat in the temple's main chapel. The temple is currently undergoing restoration of the main chapel. Therefore, these amulets are being offered to Buddhists for acquisition, with all proceeds dedicated to the restoration fund. This effort will ensure the chapel remains a continuous

The National Office of Buddhism and the Office of the Central Ecclesiastical Education Board organized the Dhamma Studies Examination Project for the academic year 2025. Wat Sutthawas School was honored to be the examination venue for the 2025 Dhamma Studies Examination, accommodating candidates for the Dhamma Studies Levels Tri, Tho, and Ek (Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced). For this occasion, the school was graciously honored by Phra Maha Thawon Thaanawaroe, the Abbo

The meeting was chaired by Luang Por Phra Maha Thaworn Thanawaro, Pali Grade 9, the Abbot of Wat Sutthawas and the Chief Monastic Dean of Bang Lamung District. The purpose of the meeting was to drive and develop the affairs of Buddhism within the administrative jurisdiction of Bang Lamung District, to ensure its greater strength, stability, and progress. We extend our meritorious appreciation to all Buddhist monastic officials who have joined forces and wholeheartedly committ

On November 15, 2025, the Chonburi Provincial Ecclesiastical Council organized its 3rd meeting for the year at the 2nd floor meeting room of the Sermon Hall at Wat Sutthawas. The purpose of the meeting was to consider policies for the administration of Chonburi Provincial Ecclesiastical Affairs, as well as to exchange views on various levels of governance, Dhamma and Pariyatti education, the propagation of Buddhism, and public welfare work. The meeting was graced by the kind

On Friday, November 14, 2025, the ceremony was presided over by Luang Por Phra Maha Thaworn Thanawaro, Abbot of Wat Sutthawas and Chief Monk of Bang Lamung District. We wish to express deep appreciation to the Sangha, lay devotees, and all generous donors who participated in this ceremony. May the renovation of the ordination hall be successfully completed, serving as a spiritual anchor and contributing to the preservation and continuation of Buddhism.

The ceremony was attended by Luang Por Phra Maha Thaworn Thanawaro, the Ecclesiastical District Chief of Bang Lamung and Abbot of Wat Sutthawas, along with the temple's disciples, who joined the Abhidhamma chanting tonight. Wat Sutthawas invites all devotees to participate in the daily Abhidhamma chanting ceremony to dedicate merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit at the Wat Sutthawas Sermon Hall, every day at 7:00 PM, from today until November 1st. The Monastic community of Bang

The ceremony was attended by Luang Por Phra Maha Thaworn Thanawaro, the Ecclesiastical District Chief of Bang Lamung and Abbot of Wat Sutthawas, along with the temple's disciples, who joined the Abhidhamma chanting tonight. Wat Sutthawas invites all devotees to participate in the daily Abhidhamma chanting ceremony to dedicate merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit at the Wat Sutthawas Sermon Hall, every day at 7:00 PM, from today until November 1st. The Monastic community of Bang

The ceremony was attended by Luang Por Phra Maha Thaworn Thanawaro, the Ecclesiastical District Chief of Bang Lamung and Abbot of Wat Sutthawas, along with the temple's disciples, who joined the Abhidhamma chanting tonight. Wat Sutthawas invites all devotees to participate in the daily Abhidhamma chanting ceremony to dedicate merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit at the Wat Sutthawas Sermon Hall, every day at 7:00 PM, from today until November 1st. The Monastic community of Bang

The ceremony was attended by Luang Por Phra Maha Thaworn Thanawaro, the Ecclesiastical District Chief of Bang Lamung and Abbot of Wat Sutthawas, along with the temple's disciples, who joined the Abhidhamma chanting tonight. Wat Sutthawas invites all devotees to participate in the daily Abhidhamma chanting ceremony to dedicate merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit at the Wat Sutthawas Sermon Hall, every day at 7:00 PM, from today until November 1st. The Monastic community of Bang

On October 30, 2025, Wat Sutthawas held the Seven-Day Merit-Making Ceremony (Sattama-Vara) to dedicate the merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother. The ceremony took place at the multipurpose hall (Sala Karn Parien) of Wat Sutthawas. Presiding over the ceremony was Phra Maha Thawon Thanawaro, the Abbot of Wat Sutthawas and the Ecclesiastical District Officer (Chao Khana Amphoe) of Bang Lamung. Disciples, followers, and Buddhist devotees gathered to listen to the

The ceremony was attended by Luang Por Phra Maha Thaworn Thanawaro, the Ecclesiastical District Chief of Bang Lamung and Abbot of Wat Sutthawas, along with the temple's disciples, who joined the Abhidhamma chanting tonight. Wat Sutthawas invites all devotees to participate in the daily Abhidhamma chanting ceremony to dedicate merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit at the Wat Sutthawas Sermon Hall, every day at 7:00 PM, from today until November 1st. The Monastic community of Bang