Prasat Chom Phra

Prasat Chom Phra is a small Khmer sanctuary located in Ban Prasat, Chom Phra Subdistrict, Chom Phra District, Surin Province, northeastern Thailand. Built of laterite in the 11th to 12th century during the Angkor period, it consists of a single square sanctuary facing east, surrounded by a moat and laterite enclosure. Now a protected ancient monument, it reflects the region's Khmer heritage and serves as a quiet archaeological attraction near the town center.

Visitors can expect a compact, ground-level archaeological site in a village setting within Chom Phra town. The main structure is a single laterite prang on a low base facing east, with a mandapa and remnants of an enclosing wall and U-shaped moat. The surroundings are open grassy grounds with mature trees, information signboards, and a quiet atmosphere suitable for short sightseeing, photography and observing Khmer architectural details such as doorframes and lintels.

Prasat Chom Phra is a Khmer sanctuary built between the 11th and 12th century during the Angkor period, constructed of laterite with sandstone elements. It originally served as a Hindu shrine and was later adapted for Buddhist use, reflecting the expansion of Khmer culture in the Mun River basin. The site is registered as an ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department of Thailand.

The prasat represents the Khmer cultural heritage of Surin Province and remains a respected local historic site for the community in Chom Phra. It illustrates the spread of Angkor architecture and religious traditions in northeastern Thailand and is valued as an educational archaeological site.