Where to pray for New Year luck in Pattaya

Although the city of Pattaya is mainly known as an international beach resort, there is also a spiritual side to the city that may go unnoticed by many. It's easy to forget that Pattaya is a working city with many workers and visitors who depend on the spiritual guidance from monks at the temples dotted around the area. Many people, locals, and tourists alike head to temples to make merit and hope for good luck, both for the New Year ahead and further into the future. Although there are many temples in and around Pattaya, the following are probably the best known to people who live in or visit the city.

• Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) – This beautiful temple sits at the top of Pra Tumnak hill and is regularly visited by both local people and tourists to make merit and pray for good luck.

• Wat Khao Chee Chan – Although located a little outside of Pattaya city limits, this Wat attracts a good mix of locals and visitors, particularly during December when people come to wish for good or improved luck in the future.

• The Sanctuary of Truth – Unarguably the best-known and most visited temple in Pattaya, the Sanctuary of Truth is a spectacular wooden structure that simply takes the breath away. Although a tourist attraction in its own right, there is an overwhelming spiritual calmness that makes it perfect for prayer or asking for good luck for the New Year.

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