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rested gently on the knee, right hand on the ankle.
Phra Sila Yuang of this attitude can be found in
only four temples in Thailand, namely, Wat Don

Kaeo (Mae Ramat district) in Tak province, Wat
Samret (Ko Samui district), Wat Amphawan and
Wat Maduea Wan (Ko Pha-ngan district) in Surat
Thani province. The hilltop stupa where this image
resides also houses a replica of Lord Buddha’s
footprint, worshiped by Pha-ngan people.
A nearby village to Ban Maduea Wan that
has nurtured an intriguing lifestyle is Ban Nai Suan
village. The village is a center for natural tie
dyes, supplying to souvenir shops within the
island and across the southern region. A handmade
natural product, very popular among foreign
tourists, has a wide selection of sizes and designs

including hammocks and t-shirts. For more
information, please contact Mr. Kirati Diewwanit.
(Tel. 08 1979 6451)

Not far off from the tie dye center, lies
a hundred-year old classic-style house. House
number 9, Ban Nai Suan village, Ko Pha-ngan
sub-district, Ko Pha-ngan district, is owned by
Mr. Kunton Thongnuan. The house bears relatively
complete evidence of traditional architectural
techniques, -- chiseled columns, wedging, regal

tile roofing --, and has become a place where we
can explore the livings of Pha-ngan predecessors.

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