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“Wat Pa Dang Boonnak see archaeological site in Teak wood”

Wat Pa Dang Boonnak there is an old pagoda on a hill surrounded by teak wood with an area of 73 acres. Originally named Wat Bunnag. Later, the temple was built again and included the same temple later. The name is Wat Paeng Bunnag. The evidence of two stone inscriptions found within the temple inscription, the first inscription of the year 2042 called the temple that the second inscription inscription Phaya 2 inscription on the year 2078 content refers to God in the head. The king of Chiang Mai City has a royal command to the city of Phayao to build a mound in the city of Phayao, which is consistent with the history of the kingdom. The pagoda is a Sukhothai art. Presumably This temple was built in the reign of Phraya Phutthisan of Phitsanulok. The immigrants volunteered to help the Lanna Kingdom and was appointed governor of Phayao. It is evidence of the relationship between the Lanna Sukhothai and Phayao.

Getting there:Take Highway No. 1 about 800 meters to the junction of the red and the right turn to about 500 m, turn right at three intersections, turn 150 meters and turn right again to turn left. The temple is on the right.

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