Wat Pho Chai
Enclosed in this restored, and somewhat extravagant temple is
the venerated Luang Pho Phra Sai, a golden, ruby-studded Buddha
image with a magnificent history. A relic of the ancient Lao
civilization of Lan Xang, this golden Buddha was taken by Prince
Chakri, who later became Rama I, during the first Thai incursion
into Laos. According to legend, during transport the Luang Pho
Phra Sai fell into the Mekong River, and was feared lost. The
Buddha image, however, later miraculously re-surfaced, and was
re-located to Wat Pho Chai. In addition to this magnificent
Buddha, Wat Pho Chai also offers several impressive naga statues,
and two large, stone lions.
Wat
Pho Chai is located in the town of Nong Khai, on highway 212,
and is a must see for any visitor to Nong Khai.
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