Formerly known as Wat Ku Kham (Thai: วัดกู่คำ), this temple was renovated in 1908 by a Burmese trader. Therefore, many decorations are in Burmese style. The chedi was also renovated in 1992.

Wat Chedi Liam , formerly known as Wat Ku Kham , is one of the wats in the ancient Thai city of Wiang Kum Kam, now part of present-day Chiang Mai.