Uttaradit Province

Uttaradit is a naturally beautiful town, having Sila Asna Bedstead as an important provincial statutory place : being the location of Sirikit Dam ; world's largest teak tree ; located some 491 kms. from Bangkok.

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Monument of Phraya Phichai Dap Hak - Phraya Phichai was a brave hero of Uttaradit, being in the combats alongside King Taksin the Great all the times. Hence, he had been assigned to rule Muang Phichai and promoted as Phraya Siharai Dejo. Uttaradit folks have combined their efforts to construct his monument at the Provincial Hall and it was inagurated on February 20,1969.

Uttaradit Cultural Centre 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.

Luang Pho Phet - this provincial crossed-leg Sitting Buddha image is housed in the Vihara of Wat Tha Thanon right in the heart of Uttaradit City, cast of bronzw 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 is located in Wat Phra Thaen Sila At, 6 kms. from the township area on a hilltop with a 60 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 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 Saen artisans which is the only of such architecture seen in Thailand.

Phra Boromthat Chedi is otherwise called Phrathat Thung Yang, being an ancient statutory place like Phra Yun Buddha Bhat Yukhon but the original pagoda has been worn out. The present one was constructed, 70 years ago, to replace the original one. This wat is located exactly in the vicinity of Thung Yang Market, 5 kms. from the township area.

Muang Lap Lae is an Amphoe of Changwat Uttaradit, located only 6 kms. from Uttaradit town, renowned by its natural beauty, Teen-Jog design hand woven fabric, broom made of Tong Kong grass. The locality is also remarkable with fruits like Durian and Langsat which is very economic in price during the peak season when the amphoe conducts a fair contesting Langsats annually.

Namtok Mae Phun is located 12 kms. from Lap Lae Market, being an artificial one constructed by the Province. It looks, however, like a real and its vicinity is shady and pleasant which is a place of Muang Lap Lae that worths visiting.

Sirikit Dam is located in the area of Amphoe Tha Pla, 60 kms. from the township area and accessibly by a good asphalt road. The barrier itself is 169 meters in height having the barrier top width of 12 meters with the lenght of 800 meters blocking the stream of Maenam Nan at Pha Som and its construction was started in 1963. The upstream part of the river has now become a big lake having beautiful sceneries suitable for sightseeing.

Ton Sak Yai or Big Teak Tree Forest Park is located in Amphoe Nam Pat having in which the largest teak tree in the world thus being promoted as an arboretum by the Forest Department. It is another place of interest in Changwat Uttaradit where tourist who visits Sirikit Dam should also make a visit to this arboretum to view the giant teak tree.

Nam Phi Village is renowned for making iron swords that do not rust. When approaching the village, you will hear the iron sword hitting in every house. The village is 25 kms. from the township located in Amphoe Thong Saen Khan.

Langsat Fair is annually conducted, during the first part of September on the open area in front of the provincial Hall.