Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Sawankhalok

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in Sawankhalok is an ancient Buddhist temple located on the east bank of the Yom River in Mueang Sawankhalok, Sukhothai Province. Originally a Khmer Mahayana Buddhist sanctuary later converted to Theravada Buddhism, it features a laterite prang, Sukhothai-style chedi, viharn and historic Buddha images. As the principal temple of the old Chaliang town, it reflects Sukhothai and Ayutthaya architectural influences and is a key site within the Sawankhalok-Si Satchanalai heritage area.

Visitors can expect a historic temple compound on the Yom River with a central laterite prang, ruined viharn, chedis, Buddha images and laterite walls. The site is open-air with grassy grounds, ancient laterite and stucco remains, and information boards. Visitors can walk around the main prang, explore the viharn ruins, view stucco decorations and photograph the historic architecture in a quiet, riverside setting near Sawankhalok town.