Phra Buddha Ming Mueang (Suwan Mali Buddha Image)

Phra Yuen Mongkhon and Phra Ming Muang Buddha images are the province’s most important Buddha statues. The images were carved in the Dvaravati style and are made of beautiful red sandstone. It is believed that the images have sacred powers, and can cause rain to fall during droughts and other important times. According to legend, a man carved the Phra Ming Mueang image, while a woman built the Phra Yuen Mongkhon image. They are located at Tambon Khan Than Rat on Highway No. 213, about 14 kilometres from town on the left.