When people talk about sights in Chiang Rai province, most probably think of Professor Thawan's Baan Dam Museum or Professor Chalermchai's Wat Rong Khun temple. But recently, a new, impressive structure has been built: Wat Rong Suea Ten.

It is located in the village of Rong Suea Ten, Rim Kok subdistrict, Mueang district, Chiang Rai province, on the Kok River, on the left bank east of Chiang Rai city, not far from Chiang Rai city. An abandoned temple stood on this site 80 to 100 years ago.

According to the stories told by the elders, there were few houses and inhabitants in the area at that time, which is why there was a lot of wildlife, especially tigers. Villagers passing through the area often saw tigers jumping over the canal, hence the name "Rong Suea Ten".

The blue and sky blue hues used create a striking contrast to the gold, lending the temple a distinctive character. The blue and sky blue symbolize the Dharma of the Buddha, known worldwide – a teaching based on truth and reason, like a clear sky. This is contemporary Buddhist art that reflects the teachings of the Buddha.

"The Buddha is the blessed king, the refuge of the three worlds." This is a significant Buddha statue of exquisite beauty, 6.5 meters high and 5 meters wide at the base. Inside the statue are 88,000 Phra Rod Lamphun amulets, and numerous valuables are buried beneath it. The head contains relics of the Buddha donated by Somdej Phra Yanasangwon and Somdej Phra Sangharaj. Additionally, there are murals depicting the life story of the Buddha.

Open daily from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

For further information, please call 06 4347 3636.