About St Michael's Church, Songyae
St Michael's Church, Songyae is a Roman Catholic church in Ban Song Yae, Thai Charoen District, Yasothon Province, northeastern Thailand. Built entirely of wood between 1947 and 1954 by Vietnamese Catholic migrants, it is recognized as the largest wooden church in Thailand. The church features Thai-style wooden architecture and serves as the spiritual center of the local Catholic community.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large wooden church built in traditional Thai architectural style with a steeply pitched roof, wooden pillars and interior pews. The structure is set in a rural village environment surrounded by open grounds. Inside, visitors can see a wooden altar, religious statues, and stained glass. The site is an active parish church with a quiet, village setting suitable for sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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Largest wooden church in Thailand
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Entirely wooden construction using local timber with more than 300 wooden pillars
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Thai-style church architecture with tiered roof
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Historic Catholic community founded by Vietnamese migrants in early 20th century
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Active parish church with preserved interior altar and religious artwork
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Recipient of architectural conservation award from the Association of Siamese Architects