Chao Pho Phawo Shrine

Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 16.30

 

Chao Pho Phawo Shrine Located on a hillside at the foot of Khao Phawo Takka-Mae Sot Road At km 62-63, this shrine is respected by the people of Tak. and the people of Mae Sot District It is said that he was a Karen warrior.

 

During the reign of King Taksin the Great His Highness appointed him as a Dan at the Mae Lamao checkpoint. to guard against the enemy from crossing him to reach the city of Tak and fought against the Burmese who invaded through the Mae Lamao checkpoint to protect the national independence until he died in this battlefield.

 

Someone told of the holiness that Whenever there is a serious disaster in the country The people of Mae Sot will hear the footsteps of Phawo's horses cruising around the city and if anyone goes hunting in the Phawo Mountains. Often there are various incidents such as car breakdowns, illnesses, or getting lost, and because Godfather Pawo is a warrior I like the sound of guns to show respect to those who pass by Often worship him by honking a car horn, shooting a gun or lighting firecrackers.