Song Rak Phra That It was built in 1560 AD as a symbol of friendship between Somdet Phra Maha Chakkaphat Phrachao Chaiya Chetthathirat of Ayutthaya and Lan Xang, the two kings. It 'was at this point that the two kings each promised not to conquer another territory, but have decided to unite their armies so that fight as one against the invading army from Burma, now Myanmar.
Built by the Lao-Thai border, the temple is 83 kilometers from Muang district.Situated on a hill beside the River Man on the border of the two ancient kingdoms, in the Dan Sai district of Loei province away. The stupa of the temple is 30 meters high and is built of brick and mortar. The Chedi has a base of 12 points jagged square is a cube-shaped Lotus, which is similar to Phra That Phanom in Nakhon Phanom province.
People in the neighborhood to hold a big ceremony in the temple on 15 day of the waxing moon in May. They offer threeObjects made from wax candles. This is the best time in this temple, one that symbolizes the friendship and unity to visit.
Visitors visit the temple must be careful not to wear red or offer red flowers, like red is a symbol of violence and blood. It 'important to remember to remove those hats, hat and boots on the ground of the temple.
This temple is highly revered in Thailand and its most remarkable feature is the wonderful paved, the houses relicsBuddha.
The importance of this temple in Thailand's history can seal the provincial level will be judged by the fact that his province Loei used in the image of the stupa
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