This first class royal temple was formerly named Wat Phra Borom That and and is one of the most important historical sites in all of Thailand . According to legend, prince Thanakuman and Queen Hem Chala brought Buddha relics to Hat Sai Kaeo and built a samll pagoda in 291 AD. Later on, King Si -Thmma Sokarat established the city of Nakhon Si Thammarat and built a new pagoda on the same site. The present pagoda has a distinctive Sri Lankan style, measuring 55.78 meters high.
The top is entirely covered by pure gold. Apart from the pagoda surrounding buildings also has important history , especially the royal building which dated back to Ayutthaya period and the Sam Chom building where the Buddha image attired in royal wardrobe, Phra Si Thamma Sokarat, is housed. There are beautiful artifacts displayed in Khian and Pho Lanka buildings.
The top is entirely covered by pure gold. Apart from the pagoda surrounding buildings also has important history , especially the royal building which dated back to Ayutthaya period and the Sam Chom building where the Buddha image attired in royal wardrobe, Phra Si Thamma Sokarat, is housed. There are beautiful artifacts displayed in Khian and Pho Lanka buildings.
