Wat Burapha Phirom is the most famous temple in Roi Et, as it houses Phra Maha Muni Phuttha Ratana Mongkhon (or Luang Pho Yai), the tallest standing Buddha statue in Thailand. At 59.20 meters high, it is visible from afar. The statue is simple in design and stands atop a small building containing a charming little prayer room where miniature reproductions of the Buddha can be purchased. Behind the statue, a small staircase, sometimes open to the public, leads to a small wihaan (temple) to the right. Opposite the Great Buddha, nestled among the trees, is a small monument depicting a reclining Buddha, and beyond this stretches a small park with statues representing various moments from the Buddha's life.

Free entry. Open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

I personally explored the city center of Roi Et on foot.

Wat Buraphaphiram is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do you get to Wat Buraphaphiram? I personally explored the city center of Roi Et on foot.