About Phra Prang Sam Yot
King Jayavarman VII of the Khmer Empire built this temple in the early 13th century, after the empire took Lopburi. Its three towers are joined by a passage and were dedicated to Prajnaparamita, the Buddha and Avalokiteshvara. Look for the stucco decoration and the carved door columns showing seated hermits. On the east side is a hall added under King Narai, with a large stone Buddha from the early Ayutthaya period. The temple stands on a mound just west of the railway line.
When to go
Best months for Bangkok, Central and the West: Dec to Jan. Month-by-month guide
- Jan Best
- Feb Good
- Mar Mixed
- Apr Avoid
- May Mixed
- Jun Mixed
- Jul Mixed
- Aug Mixed
- Sep Avoid
- Oct Mixed
- Nov Good
- Dec Best
Regional weather guide, not specific to Phra Prang Sam Yot. Tap a month for details.
