Wat Huay Mongkol or the Huay Mongkol Temple was home to the immensely popular monk Luang Phor Thuad. This Buddhist temple is home to a Big Buddha statue that was commissioned by Queen Sirikit. Wat Huay Mongkol houses the largest statue of Luang Phor Thuad, set within a park-like setting that attracts many visitors each weekend. Luang Phor Thuad is a legendary Thai monk revered for his enlightenment and ability to perform miracles, many believe that the amulets created in his image guarantee safety in times of distress. This place may be more interesting among Thai tourists than foreign ones.