Cultural

Located near Nong Pla Thao swamp, it is about 3 km from Chaiyaphum city, taking a separate entrance from the main road from Chaiyaphum-Ban Khwao, turn right into Nong Pla Thao. At the water’s edge is a large tamarind tree which is said to be where Phraya Phakdi Chumphon (Lae) had been killed by Vientiane soldiers in 1826. A wooden shrine was built under the tamarind tree. Later in 1968, the residents of Chaiyaphum province built the Chao Pho Phaya Lae shrine to house a statue of him inside to whom the people of Chaiyaphum can pay respect. Activities not to be missed – Paying respect to the Chao Pho Phaya Lae shrine Address: Haruethai Road, tambon Nai Mueang, amphoe Mueang Chaiyaphum, Chaiyaphum province 36000 Opening hours: Every day from 6 am – 6 pm Suggested tourist season: All seasons How to get there: From the city hall, take Highway No. 225 for 3 km. Tel: 044-835-030 พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/kVowDZuyCFMuwctaA