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Wat Phra Borom That Thung Yang : Uttaradit 2007-06-21 04:30:00 Wat Phra Borom That Thung Yang is about three kilometres from town on Highway No.102. An old temple, it was once called Wat Mahathat. There is a large, circular-shaped, Ceylonese-style Chedi enshrining a Holy Relic.Related Tags: old temple/Uttaradit/Wat/temple/thai temple/wat thai/ancient temple
Wat Phra Si Iriyabot : Kampaengpetch 2007-06-21 04:09:00 Wat Phra Si Iriyabot is located to the north of Wat Phra Non and have similar pond and bathroom facilities as its neighbour. Walls on the four sides are of laterite materials with an entrance also made of laterite. A Mondop structure houses Buddha statues in four postures-walking, sitting, standing and reclining in the Sukhothai artistic style. Today only the statue in the standing posture still remains.Related Tags: Wat Phra Si Iriyabot/Kampaengpetch/Wat/temple/thai temple/wat thai/ancient temple
Wat Phrathat Khao Noi : Nan province 2007-06-21 03:44:00 Wat Phrathat Khao Noi is attraction place as the large pagoda located on the top of Khao Noi Hill. Which it is the good top view to see the Phra That Chae Hang.Related Tags: Wat Phrathat Khao Noi/Wat/temple/thai temple/wat thai/pagoda
Wat Chang Kham : Nan province 2007-06-21 03:27:00 This is the royalgrade monastery, located in the heart of Nan City, constructed in 1426. There are elephant sculptures, of front half, decorating the base of the pagoda. Moreover, there is a Golden Buddha Image 145 cms. High and a big Buddha’s Teachings Hall (Ho Phra Trai Pidok)Related Tags: Wat Chang
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Wat Suan Tan : Nan 2007-06-21 02:58:00 This monastery is located in Tambon Nai Wiang, Amphoe Muang. It has a beautiful pagoda with several levels decorated with works of art. Four niches are located in the four directions at the lowest level. A big bronze Buddha image 4.11 metres high named “Phra Chao Thong Thip” is housed inside the monastery. A grand celebration with fireworks displays takes place all day and all night during the Songkran festival.Related Tags: Wat Suan Tan/Nan/Wat/temple/thai temple/wat thai
Wat Phra Patone Chedi : Nakorn Pathom 2007-06-24 03:23:00 An ancient Wat of Dvaravati Period, it is located at Suan Nantha Utthayan, Tambon Jorakeh. A number of religious arts, artifacts can be found in this wat such as bronze Buddha images, parts of the limb of the Buddha image Sila Kao and the guarding giant, lion including parts of the intricately decorative items of the ruined Chedi.Related Tags: Wat Phra Patone Chedi/Nakorn Pathom/Wat/temple/Thailand temple/Chedi
Wat Phra Borom That Voraviharn : Chainat 2007-06-24 02:27:00 Wat Phra Borom That Voraviharn is an ancient buddhist temple built at the beginning of Ayutthaya period situated at Ban Tai Muang, Tambon Chainat about 4 kms. from downtown. This is an old temple on the bank of the Chao Phraya River.There is an old pagoda housing Lord Buddhas relics. It had been originally constructed with laterite in the Khmer period and was renovated in the Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin periods.[photo credit: thai-tour.com]Related Tags: Wat Phra Borom That Voraviharn/Chainat/Thai temple/Wat/ancient/Ayutthaya period
Wat Thammamun : Chainat 2007-06-23 23:37:00 This hillside temple is located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, 8 kilometres from Chainat. It was constructed during the Ayutthaya period and enshrines Luang Pho Thammachak, a standing Buddha image with a mixture of the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya styles. Two fairs to worship the image are held in May and October.Related Tags: Wat Thammamun/Chainat/Wat/Temple/thai temple/Ayutthaya period
Wat Pho Bangkhla : Chachoengsao 2007-06-23 04:32:00 This temple is 23 kilometers from Chachoengsao. Using highway No. 304 for 17 kilometers, then turn left to highway No.3121 for 6 kilometers, pass the Monument of King Taksin the Great, then turn left 500 meters. Also, another route is to travel by boat from Chachoengsao town at Tawan Ok Plaza pier, and land at the pier of the temple. There are many bats on trees during the day and fly out to search for food during the night. And even though fruits are their favorites, these bats never eat fruits grown by Bang Khla people.Related Tags: Wat Pho Bangkhla/Chachoengsao/Wat/Temple/Old temple/thai temple
Vichayen House : Lop Buri 2007-06-28 07:51:00 Vichayen House
was a residence for Chevalier de Chaumont, the first French ambassador to Thailand during the reign of Louis XVI. Later, the place was occupied by Chao Phraya Vichayen (a Greek adventurer Constantine Phaulkon) until he was killed by the revolutionaries in 1688. Many ruined buildings dot the compound, one served as a Roman Catholic chapel. Others were residences for the ambassador and mission members. Ruined brick water tanks and fountains are visible.Related Tags: Vichayen House/ancient ruins/ancient/Lop Buri/thai ancient
Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram : Samut Songkhram 2007-07-06 02:27:00 This temple is located at the mouth of the Amphawan canal. The temple was constructed by Somdet Phra Roop Sirisophak Mahanak Nari, the princess mother of Somdet Phra Amarintharamat. It is believed that Rama II, King Phra Phuttha Lerlta, was born here.Later, Wat Amphawan was renovated by King Rama III, IV, and V. At present it is a second class royal monastery. The beautiful main building and precious antiques inside the temple are of an early Rattanakosin period architectural and arts style.photo: thai-tourRelated Tags: temple/thai temple/Wat/wat thai/Samut Songkhram
The 9-storey stupa Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon : Khon Kaen province 2007-07-15 04:47:00 Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon or The 9-storey stupa Located in Wat Nong Waeng, a royal temple on Klang Mueang Road, the Phra Mahathat houses relics of the Lord Buddha and important Buddhist scriptures. Doors and windows of the 9 storeys of the stupa are beautifully carved, featuring the life and former reinearnations of the Lord Buddha, 16 classes of visible deities in the Brahma’s world, and Buddhist rites. Murals within the stupa feature history of the town. The top floor, on the 9th storey, houses relics of the Lord Buddha. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the town from there.Related Tags: stupa/Khon Kaen/Phra Mahathat/Chedi/thai temple/wat
Beautiful Pagoda Wat Tham Sua : Kanchanaburi 2007-07-15 04:06:00 Wat Tham Sua It's close to Wat Tham Khao Noi. The monastery was constructed in Thai architectural style. The Great Buddha image and pagoda placed in the temple is uniquely beautiful and is respected by all buddhists.[photo: thai-tour]Related Tags: pagoda/Wat Tham Sua/Kanchanaburi/Chedi/thai temple/wat Read more:Beautiful
Old reclining Buddha image Wat Pamok Worawihan : Ang Thong province 2007-07-15 03:34:00 Wat Pamok WorawihanIs located in municipal Tambon Pa Mok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River approximately 18 kilometers away from Amphoe Mueang. Take Highway No. 309 (Ang Thong – Ayutthaya route) at Km 40, then take Highway No. 329 and 3501 to find a signage to Wat Pa Mok. In the temple compound, there is a beautiful gilded reclining Buddha
made of brick, and plaster.The image is 22.58 meters from the topknot to the feet. It is assumed to have been constructed in the Sukhothai period. Legend of this Buddha image was that he floated along the river and sank in front of this temple. People offered sacrifices to the Buddha image before pulling him from the river to house on the riverbank. In the royal chronicle, it is mentioned that before leading his army to attack Phra Maha Upparacha, King Naresuan the Great stopped at this temple to gather his troops and paid homage to the image.Due to the erosion on the riverbank near wihan, King Sisanphet III commanded Phraya Ratchasongkhram
Beautiful seated Buddha image Wat Tonson: Ang Thong 2007-07-13 07:11:00 Wat Tonson is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River opposite Ang Thong Technical College. Wat Tonson is an ancient temple housing Somdet Phra Si Mueangthong, a very beautiful seated Buddha
image in the posture of subduing Mara with the lap size of about 14 meters wide and 19 meters high molded in metal and gilded. Wat Tonsons abbot, Phra Ratchasuwanmalee, started the construction in 1973. Her Royal Highness, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn performed a ceremony to complete the construction on March 7, 1985. This is regarded as the one of the largest metal molded Buddha images with beautiful posture.Related Tags: Buddha image/Wat Tonson/Ang Thong/wat thai/temple/thai temple Read more:Beautiful
Wat Phra Prang : Singburi 2007-07-13 06:35:00 This is located in Tambon Choeng Klat, Amphoe Bang Rachan, some 17 kms. from Sing Buri township, the Wat contains within its precincts a Prang assumed to be constructed during the reign of King Narai the Great. The Prang measures 60 meters high with 20 meters wide at its base. There is a hill topped with a reproduced Buddha's footprint within the Prang. In addition, traces of 3-4 ancient kilns dating back to Ayutthaya period had been found in a nearby area. The kilns were relatively large and once produced various kinds of pottery such as jar, bowl, mortar, pot, gable top, floor tile, etc.Related Tags: Wat Phra Prang/Singburi/Phra Prang/temple/thai temple/Prang
Wat Sawang Arom : Singburi 2007-07-13 06:10:00 [Nang Yai : Shadow play]This monastery, situated in Amphoe Muang, is a centre of Buddha image sculpting, the technique of which was handed down from Ban Chang Lor school in Thon Buri. The collection of Nang Yai, a king of shadow play, at Wat Sawang Arom with 300 pieces in good condition is the most complete in Thailand.[photo source :www4.sac.or.th ]Related Tags: Wat Sawang Arom/Singburi/thai art/temple/thai temple/Nang Yai
Wat Khao Yee San :Samut Songkhram 2007-07-13 05:45:00 Wat Khao Yee San is an old temple. It is believed to have been constructed in late Ayutthaya period. The interesting attraction is a boat shaped building (Wihan) situated on top of the mountain. There, enshrined, are the 4 traces of Lord Buddhas Footprints. The Mondop and wooden doors are of a supreme craftsmanship. There also is Luang Pho Poo Pu Sriracha Shrine, which is highly revered by all. The worship fair of Luang Pho Poo Pu Sriracha is held annually in the middle of November.source: tourismthailandphoto : thai-tourRelated Tags: Wat Khao Yee San/Samut Songkhram/wat thai/temple/thai temple/old temple
Prathat Tha Uthen : Nakhon Phanom 2007-08-07 00:03:00 Phra That Tha Uthen is located opposite Hin Bun town in Laos. It is situated approximately 26 kilometers north of the city on Highway 212. Similar in style to Phra That Phanom, Phra That Tha Uthen is 66 meters high. Constructed in 1912, the chedi (pagoda) houses the relics of the Lord Buddha’s disciple brought from over from Yangon, Myanmar.[source:thai-tour.com]Related Tags: Pra That/Phra That Tha Uthen/Nakhon Phanom/Chedi/thai temple/wat
PRASAT NANG RAM : Nakorn Ratchasima province 2007-08-06 23:44:00 Prasat Nang Ram is located 79 kilometers far from town on the route No. 2 It can be reached by driving 62 kilometers to the crossroads of Ban Wat, then turing right along the highway No. 207 for 22 kms. To Ban Nang Ram and finally turining left with travelling further for 4 kilometers. Prasat Nang Ram was built in Khmer style during the 12th century to be a nursing place. The sanctuary consists of the main stupa an vihara surrounded by laterite walls. Outside the wall, there is a pond lined with stepped laterite. Far away 80 meters, surrounded by leterite walls and the U-shaped pond are other three stupas assumed to be the residence of medical men.Related Tags: Prasat Nang Ram/Nakorn Ratchasima/Prasat/ancient ruins
Wat Neramit Wipattasana : Loei 2007-08-14 08:38:00 The temple is located on a hillside near Phra That Si Song Rak. Both the ordination hall and pagoda, which are constructed of laterite, were designed from the imagination of both monks and novices. On touring the interior visitors will notice a resemblance to the great temples of Bangkok. Other than a replica of Phra Phutthachinnarat (of Phitsanulok Province) that is enshrined here, there is a wax figure of the late Luang Pho Phra Maha Phan Sila Wisuttho, the founder of the temple.photo:moohinRelated Tags: Wat Neramit Wipattasana/Loei /Wat/Temple/thai temple
Wat Supattanaram : Ubon Ratchathani 2007-08-24 23:24:00 This is a royal temple of the Dhammayut Sect in the northeast. The temple, built in 1853 on the bank of the Mun River surrounded by beautiful and tranquil scenery. There is a Thai-Chinese-European style ordination hall, which houses the principal serene Buddha image of the temple.photo: thai-tourRelated Tags: Wat Supattanaram/Ubon Ratchathani,/thai temple/Wat thai/temple
Wat Nong Bua : Ubon Ratchathani 2007-08-24 23:08:00 This is the only temple in this province that has a rectangular Chedi, which is an imitation of Chedi Buddhakhaya of India. The temple is located on the outskirts of Ubon Ratchathani on Highway No. 212 (Ubon-Amnat Charoen). At the 3-km. marker on the highway, turn into a side road and proceed for 800 meters to the temple.Related Tags: Wat Nong Bua/Ubon Ratchathani/thai temple/Thai Chedi/temple/Buddhakhaya
Wat Nong Pah Pong : Ubon Ratchathani 2007-08-24 22:49:00 Wat Nong Pa Phong is a mediation center with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere where a number of foreigners practice Buddhism. The center is located on Highway No. 2178 about 6 kilometers from the city. Wat Nong Pa Phong and Wat Pa Nanachat, provide a special opportunity for non-Thai speakers to find out more about Buddhism and to experience the insight meditation (Vipassana-style of meditation). For those interested, it is recommended that you can pay a visit to the temple of your choice and discuss with foreign monks beforehand. The participation in the meditation course may require some commitments. Call Wat Nong Pa Phong at tel. 045 322729 for more information. Staff speaks English.Necessities to take with you when staying in Buddhist temple/monastery/retreat Centre:The following items are suggested as useful to take:- Clothes:Loose fitting, easily cared for. Simple sandals and some loss fitting tops, especially T-shirts are highly recommended. An umbrella can be useful in the rainy
Prasat Phra Thep Bidon (The Royal Pantheon) :Wat Phra Kaew 2007-09-10 23:22:00 The construction of the Royal
Pantheon commenced in the year 1855, the first year of King Rama IV's regin. He intended to use it for the enshrinement of the Emerald Buddha. However, it was not completed until after his death, and his successor, King Rama V, did not move the palladium to the new building which he considered too small to accomodate the congregation at royal ceremonies. A Small gilt stupa belonging to King Rama IV was placed there instead. The Royal Pantheon was built on a cruciform plan with four porticoes and a corncob shaped tower-like superstructure known as "prang", in 1903 the gilt stupa together with part of the edifice was destroyed by fire. After the repair of the building King Rama IV, the then reigning king, mde use of it as the Royal Pantheon of the Chakri Dynasty, bestowing on it the name Prasat Phra Thep Bidon (meaning the Shrine of the Celestial Ancestors). Life-size statues of the five preceeding kings from King Rama I to King Rama V were initially insta
Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit : Amnat Charoen Province 2007-09-10 22:46:00 Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit is on Highway 2049 about 2 kilometers from Amphoe Phana centre. It is an old temple. Phra Lao Thep Nimit, an ancient Buddha image, is houses in the beautiful ordination hall is about 200 years old. The Ubosot (convocation hall) is of the Lanna architectural style .The principal sacred Buddha image, in the attitude of Subduing Mara is lacquered and gilded.source:Tourism Authority of Thailandphoto:thai-tourRelated Tags: Buddha Image/temple/thai temple/wat/Wat Thai Read more:Province
Wat Indravihan: Bangkok 2007-10-11 22:30:00 Located in Bangkhunphrom area on Wisutkrasat Road, Wat Indravihan is well-known for a huge standing Buddha image. Thai image of ''Buddhasiariyametriya'', is 32 metres tall (108.99 feet) and 10 metres and 24 inches wide (40.09 feet). This Buddhist monument was built during the reign of King Rama IV. The topknot of the Buddha image contains a relic of Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka. The temple is open to the public every day. There is no admission fee.Related tags : Wat Indravihan/Buddha image/Bangkok
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Wat Chantharam or Wat Tha Sung : Uthai Thani Province 2007-10-11 22:14:00 This old temple was built in Ayuthaya period. It was very decayed and rotten. Then one day Pra Rajpromyanthera (Luang Po Rusi Lingdum) came to this temple. He developed it to be the most famous and exquisite temple in Uthaithani province. There are Viharn Kaew (Glass Building) , Prasart Thong-kam (Golden Castle) , both of them are very exquisite and elaborate architecture. You can feed thousands of fish here.source:http://www.uthaithani.go.thRelated Tags:Wat Chantharam/temple/thai temple/Wat Tha Sung/Wat Thai/Thailand Read more:Province
Wat Uposatharam (Wat Bost) : Uthai Thani Province 2007-10-03 06:14:00 Mural Paintings at Wat Ubosatharam[ Photo : www.uthaithani.go.th ]This monastery is situated on Ko Thepho opposite to Uthai Thani Province
Market, commonly called by the residents as "Wat Bot". The early Rattanakosin period mural paintings on the walls of the main shrine hall are regarded as very beautiful. Paintings of divine being are on the upper part while scenes from the life of the Lord Buddha decorate the lower part of the wall.Related Tags: Thai Murals Painting/Wat Uposatharam/ Uthai Thani/Thai painting/Mural Painting
Phra Rabiang (The cloister or Galleries) : Wat Phra Kaew 2007-10-03 05:08:00 [ photo: dhammathai.org ]The Royal Chapel is surrounded on four sides by cloister-like gallerie. It was constructed in the late 18th century during the reign of King Rama I, and has a total of seven portals. Of these, the two most often used are each equiped with a disrobing pavilion and its attached palanquin-mounting platform: one is located to the west of the gallery opening onto the Palace grounds; the other is on the east and leads to the Swatdi-Sopha Gate and out into the city.These pavilions served for the king to change from his monarchal attire into suitable garments for worship prior to entering the precincts of the Chapel, and to change back on his way out. Another note-worthy portal is the Sirattana Satsada Gate to the south of the Gallery. This portal opens onto the inner court of the Grand Palace. It was through this portal that the ladies of the Palace used to make their way to the Royal Chapel for worship, merit-making and other religious ceremonies.The gallery is note Read more:Galleries
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