A cultural landmark for a stay in Ban Phon can be found nearby: Phra That Chedi Kao Yot at Wat Sawan Nimit in nearby Ban Wang Pla Sueam. Its distinctive form and religious associations offer different perspectives on the site. If you would like to consider cultural interests alongside accommodation when choosing where to stay, you can make the Chedi a focus of your plans.

Architecture and Religious Associations

Phra That Chedi Kao Yot is an octagonal stupa shaped like an inverted bell. Built from brick and mortar, it stands 21 meters tall and has nine spires. These features describe different aspects of the structure: its shape, material, dimensions, and crown. This makes it possible to understand its architecture through specific characteristics rather than viewing the site only as a religious structure in general. Construction dates to 1994, adding a timeframe to the architectural description.

Inside Phra That Chedi Kao Yot are the principal Buddha image, Luang Pho Phutthanimit Udomchai, and powder made from Buddha relics. This adds two religious associations to the architecture: the principal image and the connection with relics. Those interested in religious heritage can therefore consider the site both through its design and through these contents. Each aspect can be considered separately without combining them into a single interpretation.

Festival Dates on the Calendar

The worship festival at Phra That Chedi Kao Yot takes place every year from the 13th to the 15th day of the waxing moon in the fifth lunar month. The date combines a recurring occasion with the lunar calendar: it specifies the lunar month and days, not a fixed date in the Gregorian calendar. This distinction matters when planning your trip if you would like to time your stay to coincide with the festival.

In 2026, the Ban Phon municipality held a traditional spirit-offering festival on the municipal grounds during Buddhist year 2569. Many followers of spirit beliefs took part. This date offers a specific glimpse of an event in the municipality during that fiscal year; it should be distinguished from the annual worship festival scheduled according to the lunar calendar.

The two dates help with different planning questions: a recurring period in the lunar calendar is given for the worship festival, while the spirit-offering festival is associated with fiscal year 2569. If a festival date matters to your trip, check the exact calendar conversion for your travel year for the worship festival. This will help you plan around the occasion relevant to your stay in Ban Phon.

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