Laplae & Uttaradit Merit-Making Temple Trip
Just 3 km from Wat Phra Thaen Sila At · A 5-minute drive · A complete prayer route
Planning to make merit and pray in Laplae and Uttaradit? The big draw merit-makers shouldn't miss: Hua Dum Resort is only 3 kilometres from Wat Phra Thaen Sila At — about a 5-minute drive — so morning alms-giving is easy. This guide rounds up Laplae's merit-making temple route, with a touch of the town's legend to add depth of faith to your merit trip.
Why Merit-Makers Should Base Themselves at Hua Dum Resort
Wat Phra Thaen Sila At, a royal temple and a landmark of Uttaradit, enshrines the sacred laterite slab and holds the Phra Thaen worship fair in the third lunar month, drawing pilgrims from across the country. Staying close to the temple means you can make morning merit and give alms in time, without rushing.
Hua Dum Resort is in Chai Chumphon sub-district, Laplae, just 3 kilometres from Wat Phra Thaen Sila At (about a 5-minute drive). The big plus is being so close to the temple that you can make morning merit and give alms in time without waking before dawn for a long drive — ideal for seniors, monks, and pa-pa / kathin groups who want to stay near the temple.
Beyond being close to the temple, our rooms are air-conditioned, clean and quiet, at ฿450–600 per night — great value for merit-makers who want to save on lodging to spend on making merit. Use it as a base to continue touring Laplae's temples and legend with ease. Read more about staying near the temple in our "Where to Stay Near Wat Phra Thaen Sila At" article.
Distance to Wat Phra Thaen
3 km (~5 min)
Near Wat Phra Borommathat Thung Yang
~4 km — pray on in the same day
Best for
Merit-makers · pa-pa / kathin groups
Room rate
฿450–600 / night
A Merit-Making Temple Route in Laplae & Uttaradit
Wat Phra Thaen Sila At
A sacred site and landmark of Laplae — pay respect at the laterite slab and make morning merit and alms-giving. Just 3 km from the resort, about a 5-minute drive. Read the details in our "Wat Phra Thaen Sila At" article.
Wat Phra Borommathat Thung Yang
An ancient chedi enshrining a relic of the Buddha, in the heart of the old town of Thung Yang. It's near Wat Phra Thaen (about 4 km from the resort), so you can pray on in the same day. Read on in our "Wat Phra Borommathat Thung Yang" article.
Temples & shrines in Laplae town
Laplae has several old temples and shrines worth stopping at, reflecting the community's traditional way of faith. Easy to continue to from the Laplae City Gate.
The Laplae legend adds depth of faith
Laplae is famous for its legend of "the town where lying is forbidden" and the hidden City of Widows. These tales add meaning around honesty and virtue to your merit trip. Read on in our "Legend of Laplae" article.
The Phra Thaen Sila At worship fair
The Phra Thaen worship fair (around the third lunar month) is a key occasion for merit-makers, when crowds pour in to make merit. Plan to stay near the temple ahead of time for the most convenience. See more festival dates in our "Uttaradit Festivals" article.
Stay Near the Temple, a 5-Minute Drive Away → Message Us on LINE
Want to stay near Wat Phra Thaen Sila At with peace of mind, just about a 5-minute drive to the temple, at great value? Message Hua Dum Resort on LINE, or call 099-5029339 or 095-8684714. Rooms ฿450–600 per night — we're happy to arrange rooms and suggest routes to fit your merit plan and your group.