Wat Phra That Chaiyaphum

Wat Phra That Chaiyaphum is a prominent Buddhist temple in Nong Phai Subdistrict, Kaeng Khro District, Chaiyaphum Province, northeastern Thailand. Built as the provincial Phra That chedi to enshrine Buddha relics, it features a large central chedi in applied Isan-Lanna style surrounded by smaller satellite chedis. The temple serves as an important religious and cultural landmark for Chaiyaphum, attracting visitors for merit-making, sightseeing and photography within a spacious, tranquil compound.

Visitors can expect a spacious temple compound centered on a large white and gold Phra That chedi enshrining Buddha relics, surrounded by smaller chedis, naga stairways and landscaped grounds. The site includes a viharn, prayer halls and open courtyards for worship and merit-making. The setting is rural and tranquil on the outskirts of Kaeng Khro, with clear views of the chedi, areas for walking, photography and quiet observation of Buddhist practices.

Wat Phra That Chaiyaphum was developed as the provincial Phra That of Chaiyaphum to provide a central chedi for enshrining Buddha relics for the province. Construction of the main chedi and surrounding structures was undertaken in the 2000s-2010s with support from the provincial administration, monastic community and local devotees, creating a modern religious landmark inspired by traditional northeastern and Lanna chedi forms.

The temple serves as a significant Buddhist religious site for Chaiyaphum Province, used for merit-making, religious ceremonies, and annual Buddhist observances. It functions as a provincial symbol of faith and cultural identity, reflecting Isan Buddhist traditions and community devotion.