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Wat Phra That Chom Wae was built under the initiative of Phaya
Ngam Mueng, King of Phu Kam Yao or Phayao Province in the
present. Legend goes that, in 1294, Phaya Ngam Mueng went up to
Doi Sang Kam, the former name of Doi Chom Wae, to observe the
areas of habitation of his people. Four months after he returned
to Phu Kam Yao, the King ordered Phra That Chom Wae to be built
as a centre of repose and worship for the townspeople. Relics
from the head of Buddha and a large amount of precious objects
were kept inside the building. The construction was completed on
the full moon night of the eight lunar month. Later on, the
place was dilapidated due to lack of maintenance since Phu Kam
Yao was colonised by the Myanmese. Phra That Doi Wae was
restored during the reign of Phraya Han, the first King of Mueng
Phan, who worked with the townspeople to rebuild a bigger
building where Phra Maha Shinathat was kept inside. The latest
restoration was carried out on the occasion of His Majesty the
King’s 50th coronation anniversary. A large monument called Phra
Kesa Mangkalanusorn was built on Doi Wae. Each year, on the full
moon night of the eight lunar month, people will come to
sprinkle water on here for a blessing.
It is believed that those who come to pay respect to
Phra That Doi Wae will be saved from all kinds of danger. In
addition, they will also be adored by adults because ‘Wae’
rhymes with ‘wae’, meaning ‘visit’ Thai, and the cry of babies.
How to get there From Amphoe Mae Suai, drive along
Highway 118 back to Chiang Rai-Mae Suai junction. Go straight
towards Phayao Province. Drive past Wat Rong Khun and Amphoe Mae
Lao and turn right into Highway 1 (Chiang Rai-Phayao). Cross Mae
Lao River and drive past Huai Sai Khao Hotspring to arrive in
Amphoe Phan. Turn right into the inner road at Wat Chai Mongkol
junction for about 300 metres. The entrance to Phra That Chom
Wae is on your right. Distance totals 49 kilometres. |
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19.56883 N |
99.741963 E |
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