Phra Maha Chedi Chai

Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol is located at Wat Phanamthip Thepprasitwararam, Tambon Phanam Yoi, Amphoe Nong Phok, Roi Et Province. It is a large and exquisite pagoda using contemporary art from the Central and Northeastern regions, combining Phra Pathom Chedi and Phra That Phanom. The construction budget has been over 3 billion baht to date and was built by “Phra Ajarn Sri Mahawiro,” a disciple of Phra Ajarn Man Phurithatto. Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol was designed by the Fine Arts Department. It is white and decorated with dazzling gold and yellow patterns, surrounded by smaller pagodas in the eight directions. It was built on an area of ​​101 rai, 101 meters wide, 101 meters long, and 101 meters high, with the gold spire totaling 109 meters. 4,750 baht of gold, or approximately 60 kilograms, was used to cover the entire area. Inside the pagoda, it is like being in heaven.