The Phra Phanat Bodi shrine stands on a pond in front of the Phanat Nikhom municipal offices and houses a replica of Phra Phanat Bodi, the standing Buddha revered as the district's protective image and the source of the name Phanat Nikhom.
Why the image matters
Its form places it, in the reading of archaeologists, in the Dvaravati period — consistent with the traces of early settlement found at several points around Phanat Nikhom. It carries weight both as an object of devotion and as art history.
Visiting
People stop here to pay respects in passing rather than setting aside time for it. Dress modestly and keep quiet. It is within walking distance of the old quarter and the street art.