The temple dates back to the reign of King Suriyenthrathibodi (Sanphet VIII) of Ban Phlu Luang Dynasty in the late Ayutthaya period.

In the temple is an ancient pagoda built in the Sukhothai period,[1] it is contained the Lord Buddha's relics and there are museums designed accordingly to Thai style to display potteries, old televisions, irons, old notes, old coins, guns, products made of glass and other ancient utensils.

Another interesting thing here is museum of the giant king crocodile "Phaya Dang Koei Chai" (พญาด่างเกยไชย), the place to display the legendary giant crocodile statue named "Ai Dang Koei Chai" (ไอ้ด่างเกยไชย), whose name is the origin of the name of Kei Chai Sub-District.

It is believed to be a real crocodile in the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) of Rattanakosin period, according to the records of Prince Damrong Rajanubhab.

This purpose is for education to the young generation, and for the general public to use as the resource of study.