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Wat Chai Si
Operating day: Daily
Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00
Wat Chai Si Sawathi, Muang Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen. being of archaeological, historical as well as social environmental importance, was declared a national ancient monument on 20 August, 2001.
The ordination hall - Sim or Ubosot - of this temple houses magnificent mural paintings, both inside and outside, by a folk artisan from Maha Sarakham known as Thong Thipcha.
The building originally had a northeastern roof style with an extended roof on each side. Later, a new roof of the Rattanakosin style replaced the old dilapidated one.
In 1993, the Fine Arts Department had the roof extended to provide the murals shelter from sunlight and rain, as well as the surrounding landscape improved.
There is also a folk museum nearby where rare folk equipment and utensils of the Northeast are collected. The museum is open daily during 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Category: Places of Worship
Group: Temple
Last Update : 7 YearAgo
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