Meditation Retreats and Monasteries in Thailand (English)

There are 6 Buddhist monasteries and meditation centres in Thailand in our directory that welcome English speakers, across Theravada and Insight traditions. Many offer free or donation-based (dana) teachings and retreats; check each centre's website for dates and guidelines.

Theravada and forest monasteries

Monk Chat (Wat Suan Dok)Chiang Mai · Theravada
Suan Mokkh International Dharma HermitageSurat Thani · Theravada
Wat Pah NanachatUbon Ratchathani · Theravada forest
Wat UmongChiang Mai · Theravada

Insight (vipassana) centres

House of DhammaBangkok · Insight
Wat Kow Tahm International Meditation RetreatsKoh Phangan · Insight

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Questions people ask

Can beginners visit a Buddhist monastery in Thailand?

Yes. Most monasteries and meditation centres in Thailand welcome beginners for talks, group sittings or retreats. Contact the centre first and follow its guidelines.

Do Buddhist retreats cost money?

Many monasteries run on donations (dana) and ask nothing fixed. Lay-run retreat centres usually charge for food and lodging, often with a sliding scale.