Wat Phra That Pha Ngao Located on the west bank of the Mekong River. as opposed to Laos Located in Sop Kham Village, Tambon Wiang, Chiang Saen District Chiang Rai It has a total area of 743 rai, most of which are small hills. stretches down from Ban Champi Pass Ban Doi Chan and ends at Ban Sop Kham In the past, villagers called this mountain "Doi Kham". Villagers call it "Doi Chan". In 1976, the area around the new temple was adjusted. Therefore, a large tree stump was excavated and found ancient bricks lined up. When the bricks were lifted, they found a mask blocking them. After removing the mask, he found a Buddha image. Antiquities experts have analyzed that it is likely to be around 700 - 1,300 years old and therefore called the Buddha image that was dug Luang Pho Pha Ngao. excavate Was built buried under the big Buddha image Probably hiding the fear of being stolen by the artifact hunters. Thanks for the article from https://www.museumthailand.com/th/1233/storytelling/Wat Phra That Pha Ngao/