Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat Mon–Sun: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan

Originally known as "Wat Phra Borommathat," the temple is commonly referred to by locals as "Wat Phra That." Its most significant symbol is the "Golden-Spired Phra Borommathat Chedi," which enshrines a sacred relic — the Buddha’s tooth (Phra Khiao Kaew). This revered stupa is considered one of the most ancient and beautiful in Thailand, and is a highly sacred site for Buddhists.

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan holds the status of a first-class royal temple of the Woramahawihan category. It is also an important historical and spiritual site — a sanctuary of faith and a spiritual center for the people of Nakhon Si Thammarat, as well as for Buddhists across southern Thailand and around the world.

Importantly, devout Buddhists widely believe that paying homage to this sacred chedi brings immense blessings and auspiciousness to oneself and one's family — a merit beyond measure. As the local saying goes:
"To be born even once in this life, if granted the chance to pay respect to the Phra Borommathat of Nakhon City, even just once, is considered a profound blessing."

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Interesting Spots Within the Temple

  • The Wihan Luang Vihara

    Wihan Luang or Sala Sriphutthisan was constructed on the southern side of the Wihan Luang, adjacent to the road behind Wat Phra Mahathat, in the year B.E. 2506 (1963). The hall was built by Phra Phutthisarnthera (Phut Suwatthano), the assistant abbot at the time.

    This pavilion was established to serve as a resting place for visiting monks and Buddhist devotees who come to pay homage to the Phra Borommathat Chedi.

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  • The Modob Phra Budha Path

    The Mondop of the Buddha’s Footprint, or the Replica of the Buddha’s Footprint, is enshrined within a mondop (pavilion) located on a high mound to the north of the main stupa, outside the cloister (Wihan Khod). This Buddha's footprint is carved into a stone slab and serves as a symbolic representation of the Lord Buddha’s footprint.

    The stone used for carving originally belonged to Chao Phraya Suthammamontree (Phrom). The replica footprint was created on January 1, 1907 (B.E. 2450). It was commissioned by Phra Rattanadhammamuni (Rattanadhat Thera – Luang Por Muang Pariyan), during his time holding the ecclesiastical title Phra Siridhammamuni. He collaborated with Phra Khru Ka Kaew (Si) and Phraya Ronachai Chanyut (Thanom Bunyaket), who at the time held the title Phraya Trangphum Phiphawan, then Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.

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  • The Bell-shaped Subsiaiary Stupas

    The Main Bell-shaped Chedi, also known as the Phra Borommathat Chedi, features classic bell-shaped architecture with its most striking feature being the golden spire, which is covered in genuine gold. According to longstanding beliefs and oral traditions, the entire structure is said to be filled with precious gold ornaments and valuable offerings extending all the way to the tip of the stupa. These offerings were made by devoted Buddhists as acts of reverence to the Lord Buddha, with the aspiration of attaining Nirvana.

    The phrase "Phra That Thongkham" (Golden Relic) found in the provincial motto of Nakhon Si Thammarat refers to this golden spire of the Phra Borommathat Chedi. In addition to its beauty, the chedi is renowned for its sanctity and spiritual significance, attracting worshippers and visitors from all over who come to pay homage and seek blessings.

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Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
435 Ratchadamnoen Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District,
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province 80000, Thailand