Nai Harn, best known for its beach and natural surroundings, is also home to a Buddhist temple where villagers come to pay their respects to the Buddha.
People in Nai Harn say that Wat Nai Harn has helped protect the area from overdevelopment, leaving local people and nature in peace. Before heading to the beach, visit the temple to feel its spiritual atmosphere and see the close relationship between the monks and local people.
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The temple stands just behind Nai Harn Beach, and local people regard it as the protector of the area. The monks who live in the temple receive offerings and prayers from villagers every day, and over the years it has become the spiritual centre of the area. Many young men from the area come to the temple during holidays to help the monks with their duties.
The whole Nai Harn area is quiet and peaceful, and visitors who come for the beaches can also learn more about the place of Buddhism in Thai life.