Wat Pho Chai

Wat Pho Chai is a Buddhist temple in Nai Mueang that houses three important Buddha statues in its main sanctuary. The central statue features a solid gold head crowned with precious stones.

The temple received two bronze Buddha statues in 1778 that were transported from Vientiane. One statue was lost during transport in the Mekong River.

The interior murals show Buddhist teachings and local stories that worshippers venerate here. You can observe these artworks while people pray and see how the community uses them to pass down traditions.

The temple sits on Phochai Road and is open to visitors every day. There is no entrance fee, so you can explore the spaces at your own pace.

The temple houses a bronze statue called Luang Phor Phra Sai, commissioned by Laotian royal princesses in the 18th century. This figure is less widely known than the others but carries a noteworthy story of its royal patrons.

Location: Nai Mueang

GPS coordinates: 17.88417,102.75722

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01