Wat Phra Borommathat Worawihan

Wat Phra Borommathat Worawihan is a historic Buddhist royal temple of the Worawihan class located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Tambon Chai Nat, Mueang Chai Nat District, Chai Nat Province, Thailand. Centered on a Sukhothai-style bell-shaped chedi enshrining Buddha relics, the temple is notable for its Ayutthaya-period restorations, revered Buddha images, and its status as the most important temple in Chai Nat Province.

Visitors can expect a riverside temple compound centered on a large bell-shaped chedi, with a viharn (assembly hall), ubosot (ordination hall), and several smaller chapels housing Buddha images. The grounds are paved and landscaped with mature trees, open courtyards for walking and photography, and areas for merit-making and paying respect to relics. The setting is quiet and active for local worship.

Originally called Wat Phra That, the temple is believed to have been founded during the Sukhothai period and later restored and expanded during the Ayutthaya period. The principal bell-shaped chedi reflects Sukhothai art and was built to enshrine Buddha relics. It has long served as the central religious landmark of Chai Nat and was later elevated to a royal temple of the Worawihan class.

As the most revered temple in Chai Nat Province, it serves as a center for Buddhist worship, merit-making, and annual religious festivals. The chedi enshrining Buddha relics is highly venerated by local Buddhists, and the temple holds important Buddha images respected by the community.