Practical information
- Location
- Lopburi, Lopburi · 14.80278, 100.61389
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Khmer Bayon style, late 12th to early 13th century
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi)
Phra Prang Sam Yot in Lopburi is a Khmer-style sanctuary of three laterite towers joined by corridors, built in the Bayon style around the time of King Jayavarman VII. It was originally a Mahayana Buddhist shrine and later became a Theravada temple. Today it is famous for the troop of long-tailed macaques that live on and around the towers. The monkeys are fun to watch but grab bags, glasses and food, so keep belongings close. The ruins sit right beside the railway line, making it easy to reach by train from Bangkok or Ayutthaya.
Highlights
- Three Khmer towers Laterite prangs joined by corridors.
- Monkey town Macaques live all over the site.
- By train The ruins are next to the railway station area.
Tips for Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi)
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Phra Phutthabat, about 21 km away as the crow flies.
- Monkeys live here: keep food and loose items out of sight.
More photos of Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi)
The prangs in afternoon light, Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi) Photo: Dominic Nelson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Macaque with young at the temple, Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi) Photo: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi) on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi)
Where is Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi)?
Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi) is in Lopburi, Lopburi province, in central Thailand.
What is Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi) known for?
Phra Prang Sam Yot in Lopburi is a Khmer-style sanctuary of three laterite towers joined by corridors, built in the Bayon style around the time of King Jayavarman VII. Highlights include Three Khmer towers, Monkey town and By train.
How old is Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi)?
Khmer Bayon style, late 12th to early 13th century.