Chao Pho Phraya Lae Shrine

is near Nong Pla Thao, 4 km. To the west of the Provinctal Hall on Highway No. 205 ( Chaiyaphum –Ban Khawao ). To the right is a sacred historical site which is where Chao Pho Phraya Lae was executed by Lao soldiers. Locals built the shrine to honor him and to have the spirit protect the Chaiyaphum and Thai people. Every year, beginning on the first Wednesday of May, a week long festival in his honor is held.

Kut Ngong

is a village which has temple boundary stones sculpted into various postures of Lord Buddha. The villagers have gathered about 20 of the stones and placed them in Ban Kut Ngong School in Tambon Nong Na Saeng. There are 2 ways to Kut Ngong; take the Chaiyaphum – Bua Yai Road for 12 km. then turn right to Ban Kut Tum and proceed to Ban Kut Ngong 12 km. away, another way is on the Chaiyaphum – Si Khiu or Highway No.201 form Non Hai intersection to the south for 6 km. and turn left to Ban Khwa Noi, straight to Ban Bung Khla, and another left for 2 km. To Ban Kut Ngong.

Prang-Ku

is an ancient laterite site. Inside is a Buddha image from the Dvaravati period. King Chaiworaman Vll, the last great king of the Khmer Empire, ordered it built during 782-1220. Regarded by the people here as a sacred place, a festival is held at the site in the middle of April every year. Prang Ku is in Chaiyaphum Municipality and is 1 km. of the Provincial Hall. An asphalt road leads to the site.

Tat Tone National Park

Only 20 kms. From town along the highway 2051, is a highly scenic spot excellent for rest or picinc. The park has a total area 135,738 rai. The area was proclaimed a National Park on December 31, 1980.

What to see in Tat Tone National

Park

Chao Pho Tat Tone Shrine (Duang) is near Tat Tone Waterfall and is revered by Chaiyaphum people and those from nearby provinces. Chao Pho Tat Tone was a man of Khmer origin who migrated to Thailand at about the same time as Chao Pho Phraya Lae. While he was in Thailand, he became a hermit who mediated, followed strict Buddhist laws and cured people of illness. He was widely revered by locals and when he died, several shrines were built to honor him such as Chao Pho Achan Duang Shrine or Phu Duang Shrine at Chong Sam Mo, Pu Duang Shrine at Wat Phra Puttha Chaiyaphum Phithak and this shrine at Tat Tone Waterfall. A ritual is performed every Wednesday to please spirits at the shrine, plus 4 major rites every year.

Pha Eiang Waterfall

is around 32 km. northwest of the Provincial Hall on Highway No.2159 (Chaiyaphum-Nong Bua Daeng). This is a medium-sized waterfall that is a slant cliff across a stream which makes the waterfall fall to one side of the cliff. The waterfall is west of Tat Tone National Park at Lam Huai Chi Long. The area surrounding the waterfall is a dry, thick jungle which has many big tress, making for a shady area ideal for relaxation.

Phu Faet

in Tambon Na Siao is a low hill with the main attraction being a footprint of Lord Buddha like that in Saraburi. About 18 km. from the Provincial Hall, visitors can take the same route as Phu Phra and turn right for 5 more km. A variety of trees are planted here and they are lined on both sides of the road leading to the temple. People wishing to view the footprint can ask for a key from the nuns there.

Phu Phra

is in Wat Sila Asana, 12 km. north of the Provincial Hall on Highway No.201 (chaiyaphum-Kaeng Khro). This is a low mountain which has a bas-relief of a meditating Buddha image which is called Phra Chao Ong Tu by locals. Phu Phra is in Tambon Na Siao.

Tat Fa Waterfall

or Tham Tia Waterfall is both a small cave at the foot of Khao Phu E Thao and a steep waterfall about 15-20 meters wide, 80-90 meters high and has a 30 degree angle. There is year-round water flow and a pool provides splendid swimming. The waterfall is in Tambon Na Siao, 25 km. north of the city on highway No.201.

Tat Tone Waterfall

is one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls in the Northeast. There is a stone terrace 50 meters wide and 6 meters high. It has a year-round flow of water, which is especially abundant in the rainy season during April-September. The source of the waterfall is the mountains that surround national forest reserves which are Phu Khong, Phu Yuak, and Phu E Thao, all of which connect each other to create the Lankha mountain Range. Rainwater accumulate here and gradually flows down to Huai Prachao and eventually to Tat Tone Waterfall.

Sa Hong