The oldest temple in the Rayong province Pa Prado takes its beginning in the heyday of the state of Ayutthaya.

Wat Pa Pradu famous statue of the reclining Buddha, this pose symbolizes his commitment to death and passing into nirvana. It is noteworthy that the statue is not canonical, in most cases Buddha reclines on his right side, while here - on the left. The reason for this discrepancy is not clear, but it is brought reclining Buddha in Wat Pa Pradu huge popularity among Thais across the country. The length of the statue is 11, 95 meters and a height of 3 to 60 meters.

Reclining Buddha covered with a dense layer of gold leaf, apply it can be anyone for a small donation. Thais believe that if you put three sheets of gold leaf on the arm, abdomen and legs of the Buddha, all good wishes will come true.

In 1990, Wat Pa Pradu received royal status, making it the main temple in the Rayong province.

As befits a Buddhist temple on the territory of Wat Pa Pradu is viharn (central building), where solemn days are public ceremony, at other times it is open to everyone visiting. Built viharn was later the base of the temple, he came here only in 1981.