The Pillar Shrine of Trat City is a sacred site, highly revered as a cornerstone of the local community and a spiritual center for both the Thai and Chinese populations in Trat Province.

• The shrine was built during the era of King Taksin the Great (when he held the title Phraya Wachiraprakan) when he led his troops to Trat to gather forces and supplies for the liberation of the kingdom.

• The current shrine building was rebuilt in 2000 in the architectural style of an old Chinese palace.

Sacred objects are kept inside.

• City pillars and Shiva Lingam: The shrine contains two city pillars as well as an ancient Shiva Lingam that originated from the Huai Raeng subdistrict.

• Deities and sacred figures: The shrine houses the altar of the City Pillar Deity (Sia Ueng Kong), the God of Wealth (Cai Shen Ye), Pathapikamthiang Tai Ti and various other Chinese deities.

• Pu Thao Ma Shrine Festival: Takes place within a month before and after the Chinese New Year.

• City Pacifying Ceremony (Wan Phli Mueang) / Sia Kong's Birthday Celebration (Sia Kong Sae Yit). (Birthday of the City Pillar Deity): Falls on the 6th day of the waxing moon in the 6th lunar month of each year.

General information and location

• Location: Lak Mueang Road, Bang Phra (or Wang Krachae) subdistrict, Mueang Trat district, Trat province.

Located near Wat Yotha Nimit.

• Opening hours: Open daily from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

• Architecture: Unlike typical columned shrines in cities, it is built in the style of a Chinese pavilion and reflects the historical and cultural connections between Thailand and China.