# Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya > The Sanctuary of Truth is a carved wooden temple-palace, 105 m tall, on the seafront at Naklua in north Pattaya, under construction since 1981. Day tickets cost 500 baht and night tickets 700; children 110–140 cm pay 250/350, under 110 cm free. Day tours run 8:20–18:00, night tours 18:20–20:30. A hard hat is required inside. Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/sanctuary-of-truth - City: [Pattaya](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya), Thailand - YesGo score: 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 2 h - Entry: day 500 baht, night 700; children 110–140 cm 250/350 - With kids: Fine with kids - Adult ticket: Day 500 baht, night 700 - Children: 110–140 cm — 250 baht by day, 350 at night; under 110 cm — free - Hours: Day 8:20–18:00, night 18:20–20:30; ticket desk 8:00–17:00 and 17:30–19:30 - Tours: Guided and audio tours on a schedule, in many languages - Rules: Hard hat inside; modest dress — shawls or sarongs for a 200 baht deposit - Where: Laem Ratchawet, Naklua — ≈ 7 km north of central Pattaya - Coordinates: 12.97280, 100.88890 - Facts checked: 08.11.2026 ## Key facts - **1981** — construction began — and it's still being built (source: sanctuaryoftruthmuseum.com; English Wikipedia) - **105 m** — the height of the main spire (source: English Wikipedia) - **Wood** — the whole building is wood — teak, takian and other species (source: English Wikipedia) - **13 ha** — of grounds; the halls cover 2,115 m² inside (source: English Wikipedia) - **4 halls** — facing the cardinal points — on family, the elements, the heavens and liberation (source: English Wikipedia) - **Lek Viriyaphant** — the Thai businessman behind it, also creator of the Ancient City park (source: English Wikipedia) - **500 / 700** — baht for adult day and night tickets (source: sanctuaryoftruthmuseum.com) - **Hard hat** — required inside, as work continues under the roof (source: sanctuaryoftruthmuseum.com) ## Tickets, opening hours and tours According to the official website, an adult **day** ticket costs **500 baht** and a **night** ticket **700**; children 110–140 cm pay 250 and 350 baht, and under 110 cm go free. Day tours run **8:20 to 18:00** (ticket desk 8:00–17:00), night tours **18:20 to 20:30** (desk 17:30–19:30). Parking is free. Online tickets are tied to a date and non-refundable. Visitors go round in **scheduled groups**: tours run in Thai, English, Chinese, Russian and other languages, with a live guide or an audio guide; leaflets come in about twenty languages. Check the museum's website for tour times in your language. > **Hard hats and dress** Work is ongoing inside, so everyone gets a hard hat — keep it on. Dress modestly; if your shoulders or knees are bare, you'll be lent a shawl or sarong for a 200 baht deposit. No drones, food, drink or pets, and no smoking. Arrive for the start of your tour — the hall is visited only in groups. ## What is the Sanctuary of Truth? The **Sanctuary of Truth** is a vast wooden temple-palace on Laem Ratchawet cape in Naklua, north Pattaya. It was conceived by Thai businessman **Lek Viriyaphant**, who also created the Ancient City park near Bangkok. Building began in **1981** and still isn't finished: carvers are still at work under the roof. The whole structure is **wood** — teak, takian and other species — and the main spire rises **105 m**. The architecture draws on the temples of **Ayutthaya**, and every surface is carved with **Hindu and Buddhist** ideas: four halls facing the cardinal points tell of family, the elements, the heavenly bodies and the path to liberation. ## What to see - **The main hall** under the 105 m spire — carvings from floor to ceiling. - **The four halls** facing the cardinal points — family, elements, planets and liberation. - **The carvers' workshop** on the south side — see the work up close. - **The seaward facade** — the best view of the building. - **The night tour** — the sanctuary lit up. - **Thai music and dance** in the grounds, and a restaurant by the pond. ## How to get to the Sanctuary of Truth 1. **From central Pattaya** it's about 7 km north — 10–15 minutes by Bolt or Grab. 2. **By blue songthaew** along Beach Road and Naklua Road to Soi Naklua 12, then about 1 km on foot towards the sea. 3. **From Bangkok** it's about 150 km, 2 hours by car or transfer. 4. The address is 206/2 Moo 5, Pattaya-Naklua Road; taxis wait at the entrance for the trip back. 5. The ticket desk is at the gate; a path leads through the gardens to the sea. ## How long do you need? The hall tour takes **about an hour**; allow **1.5–2 hours** with the gardens, workshop and viewpoints. Mornings, **from 8:20–9:00**, are quieter and cooler. The night tour costs more, but the lit-up sanctuary looks completely different. Afterwards, head back to **Pattaya Beach** and on to **Walking Street** in the evening — 10–15 minutes by taxi. ## Is the Sanctuary of Truth worth it? Yes: it's one of Thailand's most unusual buildings — giant woodcarving right by the sea, created before your eyes. The YesGo take: the ticket costs more than most temples, and you can only go round with a group. If you don't like tours, take the audio guide. The night tour is lovely but costs 200 baht more than the day tour. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Day or night tour chosen - [ ] Tour time in my language checked - [ ] Shoulders and knees covered, or 200 baht for the sarong deposit - [ ] No food or drink in my bag - [ ] Bolt or a taxi from the entrance for the return ## Pattaya temples: compare and choose Temples and shrines in Pattaya rated by YesGo. - [Sanctuary of Truth](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/sanctuary-of-truth) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · day 500 baht, night 700; children 110–140 cm 250/350 - [Pattaya Viewpoint](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-viewpoint) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free - [Khao Chi Chan Buddha](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/khao-chi-chan) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free - [Wat Yansangwararam](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/wat-yansangwararam) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · free ## Pattaya in a day The Sanctuary of Truth in the morning, Pattaya Beach in the afternoon and Walking Street in the evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers. 1. [Sanctuary of Truth](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/sanctuary-of-truth) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · day 500 baht, night 700; children 110–140 cm 250/350 2. [Pattaya Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-beach) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · free 3. [Walking Street](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-walking-street) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · free (street) ## Good to know The Sanctuary of Truth is a wooden temple-museum in Naklua, Pattaya. The White Temple, Wat Rong Khun, is far away in Chiang Rai in the north. ## Tips - The best shot is from the seaward side, on the shoreline path. - Morning tours mean fewer people and soft light. - Look into the carvers' workshop — it's part of the museum. - Wear comfortable shoes: the halls have plenty of steps. - In the evening: [Walking Street](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-walking-street) in the centre. ## Questions ### How much is a Sanctuary of Truth ticket? 500 baht by day, 700 at night; children 110–140 cm pay 250/350, under 110 cm free. ### What are the opening hours? Day tours 8:20–18:00, night tours 18:20–20:30. ### Which languages are tours in? Thai, English, Chinese, Russian and others, with a guide or audio guide on a schedule. ### What is the dress code? Modest clothing; shawls or sarongs are lent for a 200 baht deposit. ### Why the hard hat? Construction continues inside — hats are compulsory for everyone. ### How do I get to the Sanctuary of Truth? It's about 7 km from central Pattaya — 10–15 minutes by Bolt or Grab. ### How long do you need? 1.5–2 hours; the tour itself is about an hour. ### Why isn't it finished? It's been under construction since 1981, and work continues today. ## How we checked Prices of 500/700 and 250/350 baht, free entry under 110 cm, tour and ticket-desk hours, tour languages, hard hats, the 200 baht sarong deposit and the bans are from the museum's official website on 08.11.2026. Tour times by language vary by day of the week, so we don't repeat the whole schedule. The 105 m height, area, timber and hall themes are from English Wikipedia. The distance from the centre is a 6.6 km OSRM route. ## Sources - Official Sanctuary of Truth Museum website — prices, hours, ticket desk, tour schedule, rules, address - English Wikipedia — Sanctuary of Truth: start of construction, height, area, timber, halls, founder - Wikidata Q262459 — coordinates; OSRM route — distance from central Pattaya - YesGo general facts for Thailand — payment, transport --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.