ArchitecturePhra Maha Chedi Phakdi Prakat

Phra Maha Chedi Phakdi Prakat is located on the hill close to Ban Krut Beach in Wat Tang Sai, Bang Saphan, Prachuap Khiri Khan. The Chedi is the 5-floor building decorated with Nine bell-shaped spires.Each floor of the Chedi consists of the following elements; The 1st floor is used as the rain catchment with many gutters link to the floor. The 2nd floor is the multi-purpose hall that can be used to house people gathering in the Buddhist Holidays.The 3rd floor is the Vihara that used for the important ceremonies such as sermons, Kathin, Robe-presenting ceremony, etc. The wall of the Vihara is decorated with the painting of the 12-month Royal Customs and local customs of each regions of Thailand. The 4th floor is the Ubosot housing the Principle Buddha which is the abhāya mudrā (forgiving posture) which is the same posture with the personal Buddha of The King. The wall is decorated with the painting of story when Lord Buddha returned from the Tāvatiṃsa heaven. The windows are decorated with stained glass. There is the balcony at this floor that can see the scenery of Ban Krut beach. The 5th floor is the house of the relic of Lord Buddha which is stored on the Busabok. The floor only open to visit on Visakha Puja festival.