Huay Mongkol Temple is situated 10 kilometers South of Hua Hin in the village of Tub Tai. Wat Huay Mongkol is home to the largest statue of the immensely popular Buddhist monk Luang Pu Thuat who was famed for his 'miracles'. Luang Pu Thuat lived some 400 years ago.
The attraction is the biggest statue perched atop a pavilion just outside the monastery. The statue is said to be crafted in the image of the monk Luang Pu Thuat. Wat Huay Mongkol is very popular with both Thai and foreign tourists.