Phra Kaew Temple, Chiang Rai Province

History of Phra Kaew Temple, Chiang Rai Province

Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai, is one of the most important temples in the North and is of national importance because it is the first discovery place of the Emerald Phra in history.

The beginning of the temple.

The temple, formerly known as the Yao Forest Temple, was built during the Lanna Kingdom (around the 19th-20th centuries) and has been an important temple of the ancient city of Chiang Rai.

Milestone: The Discovery of the Emerald Glass

The most famous of these events occurred in 1977.

There's a record that

• Lightning down at the temple pagoda

• Partially crumbling pagoda

• Inside, a Buddha was found plastered on top of it.

When the cement broke out, it was found

Inside is a green Buddha from a precious stone.

Which was later known as the "Emerald Glass."

After that, the Emerald Glass was summoned to many cities, such as Lampang, Chiang Mai, Vientiane, before being enshrined in the Sri Rat Temple (Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok) to date.

The president in the current temple

Today, Phra Kaew Temple, Chiang Rai, enshrines a replica of the Emerald Glass so that the public and tourists can pay their respects to the real one.

Inside the temple, there is also a museum showcasing the story of the discovery of the Emerald Glass, and many ancient Lanna relics.

The importance of the temple in the history of Lanna

The Temple of Phra Kaew is considered one of the key temples of the kingdom of Lanna, and is associated with moving the Emerald Glass symbolizing the power and righteousness of the rulers of that era.

Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai, is the place where the first emerald glass was discovered and is one of the most important temples of Lanna and Thai history.

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