Wat Marukkha Nakhon is situated between Mudkahan and Nakhon Phanom in north-east Thailand, it was built in 1993. The main stupa has a Laotian styled rectangular shape, similar to Phra That Phanom, but of a smaller size, at 50.9 metres tall, and 20 metres wide. It was built in order to celebrate King Rama IX's 50 years on the throne. The grounds are in pristine condition, as are the very ornate interiors. The original site dates from over 300 years ago but was abandoned following flooding.