Wat Samakkhi Uppatham

Wat Samakkhi Uppatham (Wat Phu Kratae) is a residence of Luangpho Thongphun Sirikamo (Phra Yannasitthachan), Ecclesiastical Provincial Governor of Nong Khai, who is a meditation monk under the School of Phra Achan Man Phurithatta Thera and Phra Achan Chuan Kunlachettho of Wat Chetiya Khiri Wihan (Phu Thok). He is a highly respected and merciful monk. People come to pay homage for auspiciousness in their lives. The sermon hall houses a sacred image of Phra Sangkatchai that is 30 inches wide across the lap and is famous for asking for prosperity in business and a happy life.