About Wat Supattanaram Worawihan
Wat Supattanaram Worawihan is a first-class Royal Temple located on Suphat Road along the Mun River in Nai Mueang, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani, Ubon Ratchathani Province. Built in 1856 during the reign of King Rama IV, it was the first Dhammayuttika temple in northeastern Thailand. Notable for its distinctive ubosot blending Thai, Khmer and Western architectural styles, the temple houses revered Buddha images and murals and remains an important religious and cultural landmark in the city.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a riverside temple compound centered on a distinctive ubosot that combines Thai, Khmer and European architectural elements. The grounds include the ordination hall with ornate pediments, mural paintings, revered Buddha images, a bell tower and shaded courtyards along the Mun River. The setting is calm and orderly, suitable for sightseeing, photography of architecture and murals, and observing traditional Buddhist practices.
Key highlights
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First-class Royal Temple and first Dhammayuttika Nikaya temple in northeastern Thailand
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Ubosot blending Thai, Khmer and Western architectural styles
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Mural paintings and revered principal Buddha images inside the ordination hall
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Riverside location on the Mun River in central Ubon Ratchathani
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