Uttraradit, North, Thailand
Uttaradit is a naturally beautiful town, having Sila Asna Bedstead as an important provincial : being the location of Sirikit Dam ; world's largest teak tree ; located some 491 kms. from Bangkok. Its overall area is 7,838 square kilometers and administratively divided into 9 Amphoes; Muand, Tron, Tha Pla, nam Pat, Fak Tha, Phichai, Lap Lae, Ban Khok, and Thong Saen Khan.
Uttaradit Attractions:
Monumet of Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Phraya Phichai was a brave hero of Uttaradit, and fought alongside King Taksin the Great. After liberation from Burmese occupation, he was assigned to rule Muang Phichai and promoted to Phraya Siharat Decho. Uttaradit folks have combined their efforts to construct his monument at the Provincial Hall and it was inaugurated on February 20, 1969.
Uttaradit Cultural Centre It is located in the Governor's Residence where the ancient artifacts can be seen. It is opened for the public for viewing and has many antiques on display
Laung Pho Phet This provincial crossed-let Sitting Buddha image is housed in the Vihara of Wat Tha Thanon right in the heart of Uttaradit City, cast of bronze in Chiang Saen period having the lap width of 32.5 inches with the height of 41 inches and is highly respected by Uttaradit residents.
Sila At Bedstead This bedstead is located in Wat Phra Thaen Sila At, 6 kms. from the township area on a hilltop with a 6 meter access path, where celebrating fair takes place on the middle of 3rd and 4th lunar months of every year.
Wat Phra Yun Buddha Bhat Yukhon This monastery is located next to Wat Phra Thaen Sila At, being an ancient monastery, with an old Mondop topped by a five-piece roofing having four abodes on the highest peak with Burmese tiered umbrella, constructed by early Chiang Sanen artisans, the only of such architecture seen in Thailand.
Phra Boromthat Chedi This pagoda is otherwise called Phrathat Thung Yang, an ancient structure similar to Phra Yun Buddha Bhat Yukhon but the original pagoda had crumbled. The present one was constructed, 70 years ago, to replace the original one. This wat is located in the vicinity of Thung Yang Market, 5 kms. from the township area.
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