About Wat Phra That Suphannahong
Wat Phra That Suphannahong is a Buddhist temple in Ban That, Tambon Sawat, Mueang Si Sa Ket District, Sisaket Province, northeastern Thailand. The temple is known for its tall Khmer-style prang chedi enshrining Buddha relics and its ornate Naga staircase. Set in a rural village setting north of Sisaket city, it serves as a local religious centre and features traditional Isan architectural elements, murals, and landscaped grounds.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rural temple compound centered on a tall, Khmer-influenced prang chedi with Naga balustrades, an ordination hall and prayer halls with Buddha images and murals, open courtyards and landscaped grounds. The setting is quiet and village-based, suitable for walking around the chedi, viewing architecture and religious art, and observing local merit-making activities.
Key highlights
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Tall Khmer-style prang chedi enshrining Buddha relics
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Ornate Naga staircase leading to the main chedi
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Buddha images and mural paintings in the worship halls
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Traditional Isan architectural details and landscaped temple grounds
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Active local Buddhist religious centre in a rural village setting
History of Wat Phra That Suphannahong
Wat Phra That Suphannahong was developed as a relic-enshrining temple in Sisaket Province, with its principal Khmer-style prang chedi built to enshrine Buddha relics for veneration by the local community. The design reflects the region's Khmer cultural heritage and Isan Buddhist traditions.
Culture & Context
The temple serves as an important Buddhist religious site for the local community in Tambon Sawat, used for merit-making, prayer, and annual religious observances. Its relic chedi and Naga imagery reflect Isan Buddhist beliefs and reverence for the Buddha's relics.
Route
| By air | Accessible via Ubon Ratchathani International Airport, then continue by road to Sisaket |
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