WonnabeBiker Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 May I just show up and talk to the monks? Would donate something and be okay to sleep on a straw mat or on the floor Experiences, please! Should I stay at a hotel? I'd like to experience the real temple life Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Some temples have visitor programs. Try Wat Praknam in Talat Phlu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I used to hang out at some of the forest temples in my area. They would all welcome me to visit or stay if i wanted. i lived nearby so never spent a night. if you need more info you can contact me. getting out of tourist areas with"programs" sounds more like what you are looking for but yes the monks in the local country wats and forests are quite welcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Interesting point. Just playing the devil's advocate here. Is the Temple even registered as a guest house with management advising Immigration of your stay? Does Buddha get an exemption 555? I wonder how the big temples like the spaceship one handle this. Some of them must have lots of overseas worshipers staying. And immigration does have its rules to keep us all under observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 On 10/7/2018 at 7:59 AM, WonnabeBiker said: Experiences, please! Where do you live in Thailand Op? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 You can live be a quasi monk for stays of 2 weeks a month or? Not sure if you’ll find many that speak English. You’ll have to shave your head and that. My wife wants me to go. I’d go for a couple of weeks for the experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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