Ban Khok: Nature and Religious Culture

Ban Khok can be viewed through its named places in two themes: nature and conservation, and religious culture. Hin Um Bat and Hin Rup Sing, two natural and conservation attractions, are located in Village 7 within the associated subdistrict. Doi Phra That offers a different perspective: from the hill, visitors can enjoy a 180-degree view of Ban Khok; the site also provides an opportunity to pay respect to the sacred Phra That. Two Buddha statues add to the religious theme at different named locations.

Natural and Conservation Attractions

Hin Um Bat and Hin Rup Sing are two distinct attractions that represent the nature-focused theme. Both are located in Village 7, Ban Khok Subdistrict, Ban Khok District, Uttaradit Province, and both are classified as natural and conservation attractions. If nature and conservation are your main interests, these two names offer specific starting points for exploring Ban Khok. Their shared location indicates that they belong to the same village and administrative area; their separate names also make clear that they are two different places. This helps you distinguish the nature theme from the religious sites and the viewpoint at Doi Phra That.

Views and Worship at Doi Phra That

Doi Phra That is situated on a hill in Village 7, Ban Khok Subdistrict. From there, visitors can enjoy a 180-degree view of Ban Khok. The site also offers the opportunity to pay respect to the sacred Phra That. The viewpoint and religious significance are therefore part of one named place: the hill combines views of Ban Khok with the opportunity to pay respect.

Phra Luang Pho Thanjai and Phra Yai

The 97th statue, Phra Luang Pho Thanjai, is also located on Doi Phra That hill. Locals also call it Phra Yai. It stands in Village 7, Ban Khok Nai, Ban Khok Subdistrict. Phra Yai is another name for the same statue, not a second Buddha image. To orient yourself, it helps to distinguish the hill from the statue: Doi Phra That refers to the hill, while Phra Luang Pho Thanjai, or Phra Yai, refers to the statue located there. Its designation as the 97th statue is also one of the specific details used to identify it.

Phra Luang Pho Siang Thai at Wat Pho Chai Si

Another religious attraction is Phra Luang Pho Siang Thai, a Buddha statue carved from teak. It is located at Wat Pho Chai Si, Village 7, Ban Khok Subdistrict, Ban Khok District, Uttaradit Province, and is revered by residents of Ban Khok Subdistrict. Its location and characteristics distinguish it from Phra Luang Pho Thanjai: Phra Luang Pho Siang Thai is associated with Wat Pho Chai Si and carved teak, while Phra Luang Pho Thanjai, also known as Phra Yai, is located on Doi Phra That hill. The two statues can therefore be clearly distinguished by their names and respective locations.

Choose a Focus for Your Stay

When considering the Buddha statues, you can distinguish between the statue known as Phra Yai on the hill and Phra Luang Pho Siang Thai at Wat Pho Chai Si. Consider which of these themes matters most to you during your stay.

Discover more destinations: Muang Chet Ton, Tha It, Fai Luang

Back to the main travel overview: Uttaradit.