Three Kruba Monument

Open Days: Daily

Opening Hours: All Day

 

The Three Kruba Monument is a major landmark in the heart of Li District, Lamphun Province. Located in an open plaza opposite the Li District Office and near Wang Din Subdistrict Municipality, the monument was built to honor King Rama IX on the occasion of his 84th birthday anniversary and to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Li District. The plaza enshrines statues of three highly revered northern Thai monks: Kruba Siwichai of Wat Ban Pang, Kruba Apichai Khao Pi of Wat Phra Phutthabat Pha Nam, and Kruba Chaiyawongsa Phatthana of Wat Phra Bat Huai Tom.

 

The monument is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of Li District’s identity as the land of the three Kruba masters. Each of the three monks played an important role in the spiritual life, social development, and cultural memory of Lamphun and northern Thailand. Kruba Siwichai is remembered as a great Lanna monk and builder, Kruba Apichai Khao Pi is deeply respected by local devotees, and Kruba Chaiyawongsa Phatthana is closely connected with Wat Phra Bat Huai Tom and the local Pga K’nyau community.

 

The atmosphere around the Three Kruba Monument is calm and dignified during the day, making it suitable for paying respect, taking photographs, and beginning a cultural trip around Li District. At night, lights shine on the statues, making the monument stand out beautifully in the center of town. For travelers passing through Li, this illuminated landmark is one of the clearest signs that they have reached the spiritual heart of the district.

 

Getting There from Bangkok can be done by taking Highway 1 toward Lampang, then turning toward Thoen District and continuing on Highway 106 toward Li District in Lamphun. Around kilometer marker 50, visitors will enter the center of Li District. The monument is located near the main traffic-light intersection, opposite the Li District Office and close to Wang Din Subdistrict Municipality.

 

The Three Kruba Monument is a convenient stop for travelers planning to visit important religious and cultural sites in Li, including Wat Phra Phutthabat Pha Nam, Wat Phra Bat Huai Tom, Wat Ban Pang, and Wat Mahathat Chedi Sri Wiang Chai. Visitors should dress respectfully when paying homage, behave quietly around the monument, and take care when crossing roads near the traffic-light intersection.

 

 

A: It is located in the center of Li District, Lamphun Province, opposite the Li District Office and near Wang Din Subdistrict Municipality.

 

A: It was built to honor King Rama IX on his 84th birthday anniversary and to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Li District.

 

A: The monument represents Kruba Siwichai, Kruba Apichai Khao Pi, and Kruba Chaiyawongsa Phatthana.

 

A: Li District is strongly associated with three revered northern Thai monks who shaped local faith, community life, and religious history.

 

A: Yes. The monument is beautifully illuminated at night and can be seen clearly in the center of Li District.

 

A: Visitors can travel via Highway 106 toward Li District. Around kilometer marker 50, the monument is located near the main traffic-light intersection in central Li.