Wat Chedi Khiri Vihan, formerly known as Wat Pa Kaeo, was built around 1519 CE during the reign of Prince Ham Kumara of Lablae. He was deeply devoted to Buddhism and conceived the idea of ​​building a pagoda to propagate, promote, and uphold the religion. He traveled to meet King Rueangthirat of Yonok Nakhon and requested a portion of the Buddha's relics from Wat Doi Tung in Chiang Rai province, to be enshrined in the pagoda of Wat Pa Kaeo (now Wat Chedi Khiri Vihan).

The pagoda houses the Buddha's relics (currently registered as a historical site by the Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Culture). Over thousands of years, the pagoda deteriorated, but it has now been restored to its original condition.

This pagoda is the first in Lablae district to enshrine the Buddha's relics (currently registered by the Fine Arts Department). Elderly people recount that on Buddhist holy days A bright light would regularly float above the pagoda. Over time, the building deteriorated, and Wat Pa Kaeo became a deserted temple. The pagoda crumbled. Then, in 1910, His Royal Highness Prince Vajirayanavarorasa, the Supreme Patriarch, visited the northern region and stayed at Wat Thung Iang, not far from Wat Pa Kaeo. Seeing the old pagoda, he inquired of Phra Khru Thammathitiwongkirikhet, the abbot of Wat Thung Iang at the time, who also held the position of district head monk of Phichai, "Is that a temple I see an old pagoda." Phra Khru Thammathitiwongkirikhet replied that it had been a deserted temple for a long time, and the villagers called it Wat Pa Kaeo. "His Royal Highness Prince Vajirayanavarorasa then said to Phra Khru Thammathitiwongkirikhet", That deserted temple is in a good location, on a slightly elevated hill, and it has an old pagoda. I understand it must have been an important temple. As you are the district head monk of Phichai, you should restore it and reside there. If you do restore it and live there I will rename the temple "Wat Chedi Khiri Viharn."

After His Royal Highness Prince Vajirayanavarorasa returned in 1911, Phra Khru Thammathitiwong Khiri Khet and the faithful jointly restored the pagoda to its original condition. It measures 5 wa in diameter and 13 wa in height_. During the restoration of the pagoda and the old ordination hall, a stone inscription was discovered. The inscription was illegible (not in Thai). The Governor of Uttaradit sent it to the National Museum. After the restoration of the pagoda and ordination hall was completed, a monks' residence and a new assembly hall (old building) were constructed. Upon completion, Phra Khru Thammathitiwong Khiri Khet moved from Wat Thung Iang to reside at Wat Chedi Khiri Viharn, the name given to the temple by His Royal Highness Prince Vajirayanavarorasa, which it remains to this day. The visit of His Royal Highness Prince Vajirayanavarorasa... On December 20, 1978, His Holiness Somdej Phra Ariyavongsakhatayan, the Supreme Patriarch (Vasana Vasano), resided at Wat Chedi Khiri Vihara. The temple built a residence for him, which he named "Khirirom Palace." The pagoda is in the Lanna-Tai Lue style, with four arched niches at its base and smaller pagodas on all four sides. Overall, the pagoda has a diameter of 5 wa and a height_ of 13 wa.

• From Uttaradit town center, take Route 102 heading towards Laplae District. Continue for approximately 6-8 kilometers, then turn onto Route 1041 toward Fai Luang Sub-district. The temple is well-indicated with local road signs and easily reachable by private car, motorcycle, or local songthaew (passenger trucks).

• Visit early morning for cool weather and soft light on the chedi

• Dress modestly with covered shoulders and knees

• Remove shoes before entering the ordination hall

• Keep silence in sacred prayer areas

Admission Fees:

• Free admission

Opening Hours:

• Open daily from 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM