Practical information
- Location
- Old Sukhothai (Mueang Kao), Sukhothai · 17.01390, 99.70233
- Opening hours
- Inner historic zone: daily 06:30-19:30, Saturday until 21:00 (Sukhothai Historical Park) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th)
- Entrance fee
- Inner historic zone: foreign visitors 200 baht, Thai visitors 20 baht (Sukhothai Historical Park) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th)
- 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
- Originally a Hindu shrine, later converted to a Buddhist temple
Times and prices can change; check them shortly before your visit.
About Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai)
Wat Si Sawai lies about 350 metres south of Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai Historical Park and stands out for its three slender prangs in Lopburi (Khmer-influenced) style. Finds such as a lintel showing the reclining god Vishnu and Shiva lingams show that it was first a Hindu shrine, later converted into a Buddhist temple with a wihan added in front. The stucco decoration on the towers is partly preserved. The site is compact and atmospheric, with a moat around it, and is a pleasant short ride from the central temples.
Highlights
- Three prangs Slender Khmer-style towers.
- Hindu past Finds show it began as a Hindu shrine.
- Stucco details Remains of decorative plasterwork.
Tips for Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai)
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Mahathat (Sukhothai), about 1 km away as the crow flies.
More photos of Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai)
The three prangs in close-up, Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai) Photo: Gary Todd · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons 
Stucco decoration on a prang, Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai) Photo: Michelle von Bärlin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai) on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai)
Where is Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai)?
Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai) is in Old Sukhothai (Mueang Kao), Sukhothai province, in central Thailand.
What is Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai) known for?
Wat Si Sawai lies about 350 metres south of Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai Historical Park and stands out for its three slender prangs in Lopburi (Khmer-influenced) style. Highlights include Three prangs, Hindu past and Stucco details.
What are the opening hours of Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai)?
Inner historic zone: daily 06:30-19:30, Saturday until 21:00 (Sukhothai Historical Park) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th). Check before your visit, as times can change.
Temples nearby
- Wat Mahathat (Sukhothai) 1 km as the crow flies
- Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai) 2 km as the crow flies
- Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo (Si Satchanalai) 47 km as the crow flies
- Wat Chang Lom (Si Satchanalai) 47 km as the crow flies
- Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Chaliang 48 km as the crow flies