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“Wat Sri Suphan Worship Phra Chao Thong Thip, the city's amulet”

Wat Sri Suphan is located in Mae Chai Subdistrict, Mae Chai District, Phayao Province.It is an important temple enshrining Phra Chao Thong Thip, the sacred Buddha image of Mae Jai people. Enshrined in the viharn is a bronze Buddha image in the subduing Mara posture of the Chiang Saen period, 3rd generation, lap width_ 29 inches, height_ 24 inches.There is a beautiful Buddha image. In the past, the area of Ban Mae Chai was a forest. Especially the bamboo forest that grows so dense that there is a fire. The villagers found the Buddha image in the bamboo thickets. Without being damaged by fire.Therefore invited to be enshrined in a temporary building to protect from the sun and rain Later, it was enshrined in the temple that the villagers joined together to build.

Maejai people believe in the sanctity of God Thongthip. What year was the drought Crop damage or disease in the community holding a ceremony that invites Phra Chao Thongthip to the villagers to pour water for worship After that it rained amazingly.

Open everyday time: 24 hours

How to get there: From Mueang District, take Highway No. 1 towards Mae Chai District. Turn right at Si Boon Rueang Intersection. Phaholyothin Road, Sai Nai Provincial Police Station Mae Chai about 100 m. The temple is on the left hand side.