Wat Sri Chum

Wat Sri Chum is a Buddhist temple in Phra Bat Subdistrict, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang Province, northern Thailand. Built in 1892-1893 in Burmese style by Burmese craftsmen during the teak logging era, it is noted for its multi-tiered pyatthat roof, elaborate wood carvings, and ornate viharn. Located near central Lampang, it reflects Burmese architectural influence and serves as an active place of worship and cultural landmark.

Visitors can expect a compact temple compound centered on a Burmese-style viharn with a multi-tiered roof, gilded decoration and detailed wood carvings. The interior houses a Buddha image and ornate pillars and ceilings. The grounds are quiet and shaded, with a courtyard for walking and photography. The temple is an active religious site where visitors can observe local worship practices and Burmese-influenced architecture distinct from typical Lanna temples in Lampang.

Built between 1892 and 1893 during the Burmese teak logging period in northern Thailand, Wat Sri Chum was constructed by Burmese artisans and commissioned by Burmese merchants residing in Lampang. It represents the Burmese architectural influence in Lampang at the end of the 19th century and is preserved as an example of Burmese-style temple construction in the region.

The temple is an active Theravada Buddhist temple and a notable example of Burmese Buddhist architecture in Lampang. Its pyatthat roof, woodcarvings and decorative elements illustrate cultural exchange between Burmese and Lanna traditions and it remains a place of worship, merit-making and community religious activities.