Wat Phra Bat Ming Mueang Worawihan

Wat Phra Bat Ming Mueang Worawihan is a Buddhist temple in Nai Wiang featuring an octagonal structure at its center that serves as the main sanctuary. This central building houses the Phra Kosai Buddha image, which forms the spiritual focal point of the grounds.

The temple came into being in 1959 through the merger of two separate sanctuaries called Wat Phra Bat and Wat Ming Muang. Four years before this union, the site received royal temple status in 1955, underscoring its regional importance.

The name combines two former temples, reflecting the merger that took place here. Visitors today see how local people come to pray and spend quiet moments within these grounds.

The grounds are accessible during daylight hours and visitors should wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders. It helps to arrive in the earlier hours of the day when the place is quieter and you can better see the details.

Local tradition holds that Buddha visited this location and left a sacred footprint on the grounds. This story makes the site particularly meaningful for pilgrims who wish to pay respect to this connection with Buddha.

Location: Nai Wiang

GPS coordinates: 18.14380,100.14067

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40