Luang Pho Phra Sai หลวงพ่อพระใส This gold Buddha image is highly revered by the Nong Khai people and dates back to the ancient Lan Chang Empire Centuries ago. It is believed the image is one of 3 images commissioned to be molded by the 3 daughters of the king of Lan Chang. In 1778. The images were moved to Vientiane and during the reign of King Rama III, they were brought to Thailand, but one sank in a storm. The remaining images were placed in Wat Pho Chai and Wat Ho Klong. Wat Pho Chai is the temple where Luang Pho Phra Sai is housed. There is a celebration every the seventh lunar month at the temple. |