Located not far from Chedi Phra Mahathat Si Wiang Chai, Baan Phra Bat Huai Tom was originally named ‘Baan Huai Khow Tom’, hardly a proper village, just featuring a monastery (named Luang Pu Kruba Wong Lent). In the past, Luang Pu Kruba Wong travelled around walking between each of the villages of Paka Kao Yo in the hills of the northern provinces of Tak, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Lamphun. As a result, many villagers grew to respect and follow Luang Pu Kruba Wong. In 1971 after he began to stay at Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom, many followers from Paka Kao Yo came to stay and settle in the area bringing their handicrafts and traditions with them. Eventually, they began to eat vegetarian food just like Kruba Wong who pointed out the disadvantages of consuming meat and taught and inspired the people of Paka Kao Yo to change their diet. As a result, the villagers started to believe in Buddhism instead of ghosts. Phra Bat Huai Tom is another peaceful community area which has a way of life closely linked to Buddhism and the doctrines of the Buddha and was officially designated as a village in 1975.