Wat Nang Phaya

Wat Nang Phaya is a ruined Buddhist temple located inside the Si Satchanalai Historical Park in Si Satchanalai District, Sukhothai Province, Thailand. Dating to the 15th to 16th century during the late Sukhothai to early Ayutthaya period, it is noted for its well-preserved stucco reliefs on the remaining walls, laterite structures, and Ayutthaya-influenced architecture. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sukhothai Historical Parks group.

Visitors can expect a compact ruined temple complex within the walled zone of Si Satchanalai Historical Park, surrounded by trees and other ancient monuments. The site consists of a laterite enclosure wall, a ruined vihara and chedi, and remaining stucco decorations on the walls. The area is quiet and open, explored on foot or by bicycle, with interpretive signs and views of historic brick and laterite architecture.

Wat Nang Phaya dates to the 15th-16th century, spanning the late Sukhothai to early Ayutthaya period. It reflects the architectural transition between Sukhothai and Ayutthaya styles, built primarily of laterite with stucco decoration. The temple is part of the ancient walled city of Si Satchanalai, a twin city of Sukhothai and an important administrative and religious centre, now preserved as part of the Sukhothai Historical Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1991.

The temple is a Buddhist religious site noted for its stucco art and traditional layout comprising vihara and chedi within an enclosure. It represents the Buddhist artistic and architectural heritage of the Sukhothai Kingdom and is valued for its decorative craftsmanship and role in the religious landscape of Si Satchanalai.