SONGKHLA: Tourists from Thailand and Malaysia are visiting Wat Kok Piew in large numbers to pay homage and seek blessings from the Naga statues at the temple's pier on Songkhla Lake. The influx comes as the New Year's Eve festival provides an opportunity for cultural and spiritual engagement.
According to Thai News Agency, the temple, located in Tambon Ko Yo, Amphoe Mueang, Songkhla Province, has recently added a new attraction to accommodate the growing number of visitors. The pier now features elaborate statues of a seven-headed Naga, named Phraya Phuchong Naga Raja Chao Wisutthidewa or Pu Phuchong, and Phraya Nakini Devi Si Pangtan. These statues, painted in vibrant colors, have quickly become a popular check-in point and landmark for tourists.
The temple has reported tens of thousands of visitors each day during the New Year's Eve period. This surge in tourist activity highlights Wat Kok Piew as a new and significant destination for those traveling to Songkhla Province. The site offers a unique cultural experience, combining traditional worship practices with the opportunity to explore a visually striking new landmark.