Wat Phra Borommathat Ban Tak is an ancient temple located in the area of the old Tak city. It is believed to have been established during the Sukhothai period and has long served as a major spiritual center of Tak Province.

Phra Borommathat Chedi The main chedi is a Mon-style golden stupa, elegantly designed and modeled after Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda. According to legend, King Taksin the Great once paid homage here before leading his army to reclaim Siam’s independence. Surrounding the main chedi are 16 smaller stupas, symbolizing auspicious beliefs.

Luang Pho Thanjai (Phra Chao Thanjai) This revered Buddha image in the subduing Mara posture is over 200 years old and is believed to have been completed within a single day. Devotees pray for success in fortune, career, and health, believing that wishes are fulfilled quickly. Offerings commonly used for merit-making include bananas, pomelos, and local fruits.

Art and History The temple also features exquisitely carved wooden viharns in traditional Lanna style, along with a museum displaying ancient artifacts that reflect the historical prosperity of Tak in the past.

By private car:

• From Tak town, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) toward Lampang for approximately 25 kilometers. Look for the sign to Ban Tak District on the left, turn onto Highway No. 1107, cross the Ping River via Taksin Bridge, then continue straight for about 5 kilometers. The temple will be on the right-hand side.

• Offerings: If prayers to Luang Pho Thanjai are fulfilled, devotees traditionally offer bananas and pomelos, specialties of Ban Tak District.

• Fortune Telling: Inside the viharn, visitors can try their luck with the sacred “Luang Pho Thanjai staff” for fortune seeking.

• Activities: Walking clockwise around the main chedi is recommended for auspicious blessings.

• Souvenirs: A small community market in front of the temple sells seasonal fruits and local processed products at affordable prices.

Admission Fee:

• Free admission (donations are welcome)

Opening Hours:

• Open daily from 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM