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Wat Phra Chao Thong Thip Si Thoi, Mae Suai, Chiang Rai. Located away from Chiang Rai city on Highway 1-118 (Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai), turn right at Km. 121, Ban Huai Som, pass Sorn Tho Subdistrict for about 6 kilometers.

 

According to the history, it is said that around the year 1533, Lord Chiang Mai raised a daughter for Phothisan King of Krungsri Sattanaknut (Luang Prabang, Lao PDR). Thongthip His Highness was born to the son named Chai Chetthathirath.

 

When the 80th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the King of Chiang Mai, whose name was Maksak, was the death of His Majesty the King. The courtiers asked for Chai Chettha to rule Chiang Mai. God Phisarn allowed him. But asked to bring Phra Chao Thongthip.

 

Brought to the boat to Chiang Mai, along the Mekong River, Kok River, and the Lao River. Can not continue to travel Therefore invited Lord Thongthip to be enshrined there.

 

Lord Chai Chettha occupies the city of Chiang Mai shortly. His father died and therefore had to return to Luang Prabang. He also brought the important Buddha images of Chiang Mai, such as the Emerald Buddha, the Buddha, the Sihing, Phra Seng Tangmanee or Phra Kaew Khao.

 

And many others Which all Buddha images were returned to Thailand But God Thongthip stayed in the forest for hundreds of years. Lord Thongthip has a Buddhist style, Mara Mara, lap width 80 cm, height 120 cm. Believe in the sacred that: If anyone wants to have a child to come on request.

 

In the path through the temple there is a good wine factory. Chiang Rai Winery name Produce white wine, lychee, "La Sante", which is used to endorse the APEC meeting and many other wines. Call 053-950257-8.

 

In addition, the route passed There are other interesting places, such as Mae Suai Dam. Craft toys kids Made from bamboo, the old man at Pa Daet Village Mae Lao River Rafting Activity And small house projects in the big forest Which is the Royal Forest Conservation Project initiated by Her Royal Highness Queen.

 

Travel: Traveling from Wiang Pa Pao About 121 kilometers before crossing the bridge over the stream At the foot of the bridge, there is a left turn to Si Thoi Subdistrict, Mae Suai District and there will be a sign saying to go to Chiang Rai Winery factory.