This temple is located in the Nong Bua Tai subdistrict, Si Bun Rueang district, Nong Bua Lamphu province, and is a significant and well-known provincial landmark. Its distinctive architecture includes the ancient and beautiful "Sim Mai" (wooden chapel), a unique feature of the region.

Sim Mai Wat Charoen Songtham

Architecture: This traditional Isan-style wooden house is constructed entirely of wood. It is compact and features a high, open roof that creates a cool and pleasant atmosphere. The rectangular, tall building has an east-facing porch.

Decoration: The gable is decorated with carved wooden panels depicting Garuda and honeycombs. The walls are made of horizontal planks. The roof is a double-pitched gable roof adorned with carved wooden gables displaying Isan elements.

Main Buddha image: Inside the ledge is the main Buddha image in meditation posture, known to the locals as "Phra Keenor".

History: This wooden sim was built in 1946 and was originally a water sim (in a pond). Later, in 1955, it was moved to land and built with a reinforced concrete foundation.

Wat Charoen Songtham is open daily from 6:00 to 17:30.

Address: 6015 Rural Highway, Nong Bua Tai Subdistrict, Si Bun Rueang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province.

Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/ECWkVxrM4QbmMBZe6

Open: 6:00 to 17:30.