Wat Phutthawanaram (Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen)

Wat Phutthawanaram, commonly known as Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen, is a prominent Buddhist temple in Koeng Subdistrict, Mueang Maha Sarakham District, Maha Sarakham Province. It is notable for its large wooden ubosot and viharn constructed primarily from teak wood, featuring intricate carvings and traditional Isan-Thai architecture. Initiated by Phra Ajarn Suriyan Kosapanyo, the temple serves as a meditation and religious learning centre and is a major visitor attraction in northeastern Thailand.

Visitors can expect a large temple complex set in a forested area with expansive wooden halls built from teak. The main attraction is the grand wooden ubosot with detailed wood carvings, pillars and Buddha images. Surroundings include landscaped grounds, smaller shrines, and open pavilions. Visitors can walk through the halls, observe Buddhist art and architecture, make merit, and take photographs of the exterior and grounds in a calm, religious environment.