Wat Samret is an ancient temple housing the white marble Buddha, which is believed to be several hundred years old dating back to the Ayutthaya period. The temple also houses the 'Secret Hall of Buddhas' containing small Buddha statues. The hall doors are locked and can only be opened by a monk on request. Some structures in the temple have been surveyed and registered by the Fine Arts Department and it is pleasing to see that the history of the temple has been translated into English. The temple is off the beaten tourist track but adds a bit of history and culture to the island so dominated by tourism.

Source: Site visit