Wat Pha Nam Thip Thep Prasit Wanaram

Wat Pha Nam Thip Thep Prasit Wanaram, commonly known as Wat Pha Nam Yoi, is a prominent Buddhist temple on a hilltop in Nong Phok District, Roi Et Province, northeastern Thailand. It is best known for Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol, one of Thailand's largest chedis, measuring 101 meters in width, length and height. The temple complex features ornate Isan and contemporary Buddhist architecture and serves as a major pilgrimage and sightseeing destination.

Visitors can expect a large hilltop temple complex centered on the towering Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol with its golden spire, white facade and detailed ornamentation. The grounds include landscaped gardens, stairways and terraces, Buddha images, murals and shrines. The elevated location offers panoramic views of surrounding forests and farmland. Areas to explore include the main chedi interior and exterior, prayer halls, and viewpoints around the complex.

The temple was developed under the guidance of Luang Pu Si Mahaviro. Construction of Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol began in the late 1980s to honor the Buddha and commemorate the Thai monarchy, and was completed over several years with contributions from devotees. The chedi's dimensions of 101 meters symbolize the name of Roi Et province.

The temple is a significant Theravada Buddhist pilgrimage and merit-making site in Isan. It reflects contemporary Isan Buddhist art and architecture and serves as a cultural landmark for Roi Et Province, hosting religious ceremonies and attracting devotees and visitors from across Thailand.