at Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan is the oldest temple of Nakhon Si Thammarat, as cribing from the legendary of the city that Phrachao Si Thamma Sok Rat built this temple in 1908 B.E. to establish Phraboromthat Chedi.
In ancient times, this temple was counted as Buddhist shrine area so there was no priest stayed in Later, the temple including
antiques and ancient remains inside the temple had been renovated several times.
The reputation of Wat Phra Mahathat Worawihan is very well known in Nakhon Si Thammarat and all over Thailand because: