Place to visit
Wat Thung Setthi, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Wat Thung Setthi is a Buddhist temple in Khon Kaen province, Thailand (วัดทุ่งเศรษฐี). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 02. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Buddhist temple in Khon Kaen province, Thailand · Temples
- Local name
- วัดทุ่งเศรษฐี
- Where
- Thailand · 40000, Khon Kaen
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- DMK Bangkok, 370 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 16.4116, 102.88401
What it is and where
Wat Thung Setthi is a Buddhist temple in Khon Kaen province, Thailand (วัดทุ่งเศรษฐี). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 16.4116, 102.88401; the nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, Bangkok), 370 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Wat Thung Setthi is November to February.
- JanBest time11:07
- FebBest time11:28
- MarPossible11:53
- AprBetter not12:22
- MayPossible12:46
- JunPossible12:58
- JulPossible12:53
- AugPossible12:33
- SepPossible12:05
- OctPossible11:37
- NovBest time11:13
- DecBest time11:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 02. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Khon Kaen National MuseumMuseum in Khon Kaen, Thailand6.2 km
- Phra That Kham KaenBuddhist reliquary in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand18 km
- Regional Observatory for the Public, Khon KhaenObservatory47 km
- Khao Suan Kwang ZooWith kids · Wildlife47 km
- Khon Kaen ZooWith kids · Wildlife48 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Temples
- Wat Phra Kaew: Royal temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Arun: Buddhist temple in central Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Pho: Buddhist temple in central Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Benchamabophit: Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai province, Thailand
- Erawan Shrine: shrine Dedicated to Brahma in Bangkok
Every Thailand place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wat Thung Setthi?
It is a Buddhist temple in Khon Kaen province, Thailand (วัดทุ่งเศรษฐี in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Wat Thung Setthi?
November to February. In June there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 02.
How do you get to Wat Thung Setthi?
The nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 370 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Khon Kaen National Museum, Phra That Kham Kaen, Regional Observatory for the Public, Khon Khaen. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
Keep reading
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