Wat Okat Si Bua Ban, Nakhon Phanom

History

Wat Okat Si Bua Ban temple pre-dates the town of Nakhon Phanom.

What to see

The temple's main attraction is the twin Buddha images of Phra Taew and Phra Tiam which, according to legend, floated across the river from Laos. They are housed in the viharn. Also of interest are several carved wooden window shutters featuring the legendary nareepol (nareephon) "fruit maidens."

Getting there

The temple is within walking distance of the Windsor Hotel and other lodgings in the center of town. It is the first in a string of riverside temples along the Mekong.

Updated: March 1, 2011.

Wat Okat Si Bua Ban Nakhon Phanom Phra Taew and Phra Tiam

Phra Taew and Phra Tiam at Wat Okat Si Bua Ban.

Wat Okat Si Bua Ban Nakhon Phanom nareephon carving

Nareephon (Nareepol) "fruit maiden" carving at Wat Okat Si Bua Ban.