Thailand: Nong Khai - Wat Po Chai

Wat Po Chai in Nong Khai, north-eastern Thailand, is a popular Buddhist temple with both the thai people and visitors alike....
The main attraction is the Viharn with houses the much revered Gold Buddha statue of Luang Phor Phra Sai dating back to the mid 18th century. The statue has an interesting history. Whilst being transferred from Laos to Thailand, the boat carrying it across the Mekong River, sank. For twenty-five years the statue was lost to the waters until it was re-discovered and enshrined in Wat Po Chai.

The Viharn is covered with stunning murals telling the story of the Statue, together with scenes from the life of the Buddha and others of Buddhist life in Nong Khai........

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• Wat Po Chai
• Luang Phor Phra Sai
• Mekong River
• Nong Khai
• Buddhism
• Thai Temples
• Thailand

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@chenshi56

Hi there. I am really pleased yopu enjoyed my video. Having visited many temples in Thailand & laos, this is one of my favourites. I look forward to seeing your video of the temple on Youtube. Best wishes. Nigel

[chenshi56]

Nice videoof Wat Po Chai.I have been here 2 times already driving here from my "barn" in Udon Thani . On my next trip again , I made sure I video the whole temple to make a wonderful remembrance video like yours! thanks for yur video!

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@fett566

I hope you have the opportunity of seeing Nong Khai again.

Best wishes - N

[fett566]

@Teboo100 i am from nong khai too and i miss my home town to when i was 8 make mother take me to germany but my heart nad live is in thailand you are not alone man peace:D

[nfsutton]

Thank you for watching. I really like Nong Khai and Wat Po Chai is a lovely temple. I visited the Wat several times to make the video & grew to like it more on each occasion. I love the wall paintings and the serenity of the Ubosot, despite the many people. I am pleased this brings back your memories. N

[Teboo100]

Thank you for posting this video...

This video reminded me of the time i use to live in nong kai when i was a kid... this is my favorite WAT with alot of memory while i was growing up....i miss my home town ans my WAT....

thank you again...