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#Thailand#Nakhon Si Thammarat#Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat#Attraction Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan, previously known as Wat Phra Barommathat, is the royal monastery in the advanced level in the type of Wora Mahawihan and has the old construction period with importance in terms of religion. Also, there is the important archeological site of history in terms of archeology and religion. Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan or what Nakhon people call Wat Phrathat is a sacred archeological site and is the esteem of Nakhon Si Thammarat people as well as Buddhisms. The well-known symbol of Nakhon Si Thammarat province is Phra Barommathat Chedi, which is located inside Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan. It is a place that contains the Buddha’s relics of Buddha. At present, the Fine Arts Department has registered Wat Phra Mahathat as a historical site. It is considered to be one of the most important sacred places of the southern region.
Phra Barommathat Chedi is the pagoda in Lanna architectural style. The prominent point is at the top of the pagoda, which is covered with pure gold. From the belief, it had been relayed that Phra That consists of gold ornaments and valuable objects until the end of the pagoda. These valuable objects are the offering from Buddhists to the Buddha to reach nirvana. Regarding the slogan of province, which is a historical town, the golden Phra That, plentiful minerals, three-metal nielloware, numerous temples, abundant shellfish. Therefore, Phra That Thongkham means the top of the golden Chedi of Phra Barommathat. If anyone would like to see the top of the golden Phra That closely, there are binoculars for service with a fee of your consideration.