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“It is the place where Luang Pho Phra Sai is enshrined. The Buddha image, cross-legged, in the subduing Mara posture, cast with gold. There is a statue that looks very beautiful.”

Wat Pho Chai, formerly known as Wat Phi Piew This temple was used as a crematorium for ghosts or cremation, and there were fierce ghosts later changed its name. is Wat Pho Chai in the Rattanakosin period At present, it is the place where Luang Pho Phra Sai is enshrined. which is a Buddha image sitting flat in the subduing Mara posture, Chiang Saen period, the back tier is made of gold (Gold that contains about 92 percent pure gold. The gold color is dark yellow, called ripe gold.) There is a very beautiful Buddha image. The lap size is 2 creeps 8 inches wide and the height_ from the bottom of the Phra Chong to the top of the head is 4 creeps 1 inch. 3 thumb rings attached to the altar, cast next to the clear image For tying the ropes to the vehicles when they are brought down to parade around the city for the people Pouring water in the festival Songkran

Luang Pho Phra Sai was built by the daughter of King Chai Setthathirat. The three kings of Lan Xang are Phra Sek, Phra Serm, and Phra Sai.

Phra Suk was sunk in the Mekong River as he was brought down to Bangkok. The area where the Phra Suk sunk, the villagers called it Wen Phra Suk, and still exists until today.

Phra Serm was brought down to Bangkok. At present, it is enshrined at Wat Pathum Wanaram.

Wat Pho Chai received royal grace from His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. presided over Raising Chor Fah Phra Ubosot, Wat Pho Chai, 1979, receiving Wisungkhamsima in 1980, performing a tying ceremony in 1981, raising the status to Phra Aram Luang, third class, ordinary type

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