Living
Meditators will be assigned to her/ his own private room with keys to store their belongings. Shown above is the Optional women's air-conditioned room residence.
Male residence
Utilities: Hot water machine, sink, sitting toilet, wall fan, type-B electrical power outlet, storage cupboard, bed with thin-firm mattress, bed sheet, blanket, pillow, pillow case, meditation mattress.
Safety: key locks (2), window-slide with lock. Store your belongings safe and secured.
Standard women's residence
Utilities: Hot water machine, sink, pour-flush sitting toilet, wall fan, type-B electrical power outlet, refrigerator (some), bed,
bed sheet, blanket, pillow, pillow-case, sitting mattress.
Safety: brass padlock, residence surrounded by walls, safe for solo travel.
Optional air-condition room (woman only)
For your convenience and adjustment to reside in the monastery.
Choose the room at your own will
Read the information or ask the staff before making the decision.
Women's residence with air-
conditioner (optional)
Utilities: Air-conditioner, hot water machine, sink, flushable toilet, wall fan,
type-B electrical power outlet, refrigerator (some), cupboard, bed,
bed sheet, blanket, pillow, pillow-case, sitting mattress, hanger.
Safety: double-cylinder door lock, window-slide with lock , metal bars.
FAQs about Living
If I am travelling with a friend, can we stay together?
What are the costs for the stay?
How important is the air-conditioned room for the meditators?
Can I change rooms in between the program?
Couples are not allowed to stay together. If found in the same room, you will be evicted immediately. If you are unable to stay alone, notify the reservation office for special consideration by case.
Our policy do not have fixed charge per person/day for fan room.
To donate, put your money into a white envelope with your name and drop it into the donation box at the reservation office, or ask for the temple official receipt. The monastery does not force you to make donation, but your contribution supports the meditation program.
The participant may choose the type of room out of free will.
The weather in Thailand from April to July has an average temperature of 35-40 degrees Celsius (95-104 Fahrenheit). Travellers from cooler countries may not be acclimated to the hot and humid climate. It may take a few days to adjust, which may cause sleep deprivation. So, the center offers the AC option for those interested (email for more information).
Once you have started the meditation retreat, you may not change the type of room.
For more information, mail us at info@watchomtong.com