Phrathat Nong Khai, Phrathat Klang Nam or Phrathat La Nong

Phrathat Nong Khai, Phrathat Klang Nam or Phrathat La Nong is an ancient stupa that was eroded and tumbled into the Mekong River in 1847, approximately 200 metres from the bank in Tambon Hat Kham. According to the Urangkhathat (Phrathat Phanom) Legend,the stupa enshrined 9 foot bone relics. An underwater survey by the Regional Fine Arts Unit revealed that the square stupa with indented corners high and was broken into 3 parts. It is believed to have been constructed in the 15th century A.D. based on similarity to Phrathat Bang Phuan. Later, a replica of Phrathat La Nong or Phrathat Klang Nam was built in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on the occasion of her 72nd birthday anniversary, as well as for later generations to remember the long-lasting relationship of the people on both banks of the Mekong River. Phrathat La Nong houses a 7-tiered golden umbrella cast in honour of the late King Rama IX on the occasion of his 84th birthday anniversary. The umbrella feaures 7 tiers of lotus flowers decorated eith auspicious gemtones. The pattern of each tier conveys the grace wisdom.