Wat Pasak | Chiang Saen Ancient Town | Chiang Rai - Thailand

An ancient town, the district of Chiang Saen was once the hub of the powerful Lanna Empire, its status later changed to "city" under the jurisdiction of the Prince Successor during the time of Phaya Khamfu.

In 1367, under the rule of Phaya Gurna, the status of Chiang Saen was demoted even further, being reduced to a frontline city ruled only by appointed administrators. Yet, it continued to maintain its crucial role as the center of Buddhism for eastern Lanna, given the many temples in the city that illustrate the dedication of rulers from Chiang Mai.

On leaving the district of Chiang Saen via the city wall from Chiang Saen Natinal Museum and via Chiang Saen gate, continuing down the road about one kilometer, and taking a right turn by the old city wall for some 200 meters, one comes face to face with Wat Pasak on the left-hand side.