What to know before visiting the temple
Dress modestly · Remove shoes in the chedi · Don't climb the stucco
About 06:00–18:00
17:00
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Wat Huai Kaeo
Wat Huai Kaeo, Moo 1, Maha Son, Ban Mi, Lop Buri.
- Morning light, reflections
- Glare
- Evening light
Arrive 17:00
- Pond edgeChedi reflectionMorning
- Naga bridgeApproach to the chediMorning
- Khmer-style gatesApsara figuresAfternoon
Good to know here
Water on both sides; watch children
Glare at midday
- Come 08:00–10:00 for reflections
- Bring a wide lens
- Pair with Wat Khao Wong Kot
Adults 0 THB · Time needed 45 min–1 hour
Holidays
- Kids Good; watch the water
- Seniors Level paving
- Wheelchair Grounds and bridge likely accessible (unconfirmed)
- Pets Unconfirmed
- Ban Saphan MaiRiverside, 10:00–21:00
- Khrua Lung WaiThai, 10:00–20:00
- Dress modestly
- Remove shoes in the chedi
- Don't climb the stucco
- Glare
- Water edges
Kathin, 7 Nov 2026
Best months
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Best time · Oct–Feb cool; Oct–Nov morning mist
Watch out · Apr–May very hot
21°Jan
23°Feb
25°Mar
27°Apr
26°May
26°Jun
25°Jul
25°Aug
25°Sep
24°Oct
23°Nov
22°Dec
Oct by the records 24–31°C · avg rain 208 mm (19 rainy days) · clear 3 days · avg PM2.5 12
The story of this place
Wat Huai Kaeo is at Moo 1, Maha Son, Ban Mi, Lop Buri, on Highway 3028 (Lop Buri–Ban Mi), on the left heading to Ban Mi, about 40 km from Lop Buri town. It is a Maha Nikai community temple — not the Wat Huai Kaeo in Phitsanulok.
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It was founded around 1871, named after the Huai Kaeo stream near Khlong Bang Kham, and received its royal boundary grant on 28 August 1900; the ordination hall has murals of the Buddha's life. Databases list the abbot as Phra Khru Rattanathikhun in 2024 and Phra Athikan Krit Suchiwo in 2026 — possibly a change, possibly stale data, so ask at the temple.
The highlight is Phra Chedi Maha Metta Rattana Rangsi, locally the 'Bodh Gaya chedi': a 12-sided Sukhothai-style chedi in the middle of Bueng Huai Kaeo, 32.8 m tall and 24 m across, reached by a 29.7 m naga bridge. The chedi form is Thai; its base, gateways, apsara figures and naga bridge are Khmer-style in laterite-look material; the interior is arranged in Burmese style.
Inside are a white jade pagoda and white and green jade Buddhas brought from Myanmar, including eight white jade Buddhas facing the eight directions, in a forest-like setting; relics and 84,000 Phra Ruang amulets are said to be enshrined. No construction year has been found — it is a modern building with Khmer-style ornament, not an ancient Khmer chedi. The grounds also have a shrine to the nine naga families, a small waterfall and a café.
It opens roughly 06:00–18:00 (some say to 20:00), free, with parking. From 08:00–10:00 morning light falls on the chedi and still water gives reflections, with thin mist some October–November mornings; midday is glaring on the open grounds. Dress modestly and watch children on the bridge, which has water on both sides. The 2026 kathin is on 7 November at 09:00. Pair it with Wat Khao Wong Kot in Ban Mi. Phone 089-237-8896.
- c. 1871Temple founded
- 28 Aug 1900Boundary granted
- Year unknownMaha Metta Rattana Rangsi chedi built
- 7 Nov 2026Kathin ceremony
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How to get there
On Highway 3028
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Highway 3028
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around 40 km fromLop Buri town
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FAQ
Before you goWat Huai Kaeo
Answers travellers want before they go — a one-minute read
Is the chedi ancient Khmer?
No, it is modern, mixing Thai, Khmer and Burmese styles
What is inside?
White and green jade Buddhas from Myanmar
Hours and fee?
About 06:00–18:00, free
Best time for photos?
08:00–10:00; thin mist Oct–Nov
How tall is the chedi?
32.8 m
Is it near Wat Khao Wong Kot?
Both are in Ban Mi, a short drive apart
Ready to go to Wat Huai Kaeo?
Best day this week: Thursday 29 Oct · Check in when you arrive to collect a stamp