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a compilation of drone photos taken from high angles showing shrines, temples, and other holy locations. Additional high-angle photos will be added to this edition on a continuing basis.
Meet Lucky Dhamma It is a 9-story pagoda with a distinctive shape, sharp-edged, Chinese and Lanna art. There are statues of dragons on both sides of the stairs. Wat Huai Pla Kha is a temple that villagers respect and believe that if anyone came to visit. There are many Buddha statues and statues, and the inside of the pagoda is enshrined. Guan Yin is carved from a large chunky wood...
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The village is overlooked by a striking hilltop Buddhist temple known as Wat Tha Ton. One of these is the Standing Buddha,over 35 feet tall....
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Wat Si Mongkol is located at Village No. 3, Ban San Sai, San Sai Subdistrict, Fang District, Chiang Mai Province.
1. Reclining Buddha image, Phra Sri Sakayamunee Mingmongkol That is carved from golden teak, over 300 years old, is a Buddha image measuring 7 meters 19 inches long and 1 meter 59 centimeters high, which will be the largest reclining golden teak Buddha image in Chiang Mai.
2. A large s...
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Tham Chiang Dao is a charming cave located in Amphoe Chiang Dao, North of Chiang Mai city. Climb a staircase with a zinc roof to reach the cave. The lovely cave greets visitors with various kinds of fish swimming in a stream in front of the cave. Touring in and around Tham Chiang Dao with a local guide is possible by contacting local guides in front of the cave. A service fee is charged....
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Wat Ched Yod was originally called Wat Photharam Mahavihara and was built in 1455 during the reign of King Tilokarat, the 9th ruler of the Mangrai Dynasty, a golden era of the Lanna Kingdom.
Historical Monuments and Unique Architecture
Seven-Spire Chedi (Mahabodhi Temple):
Inspiration: Modeled after the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India, where the Buddha attained enlightenment. King Tilokarat ...
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Wat Kankan is another temple that is considered as a place of worship. Location: Suburb Hotel Map It is located in Mae Yen district, Mae Chaem district, Chiang Mai. The temple is about 2 kilometers away from Wat Phraya.
Wat Kankan is the temple of the mother. Because the temple is a god. The old Buddha images of Lanna art. The largest in Mae Chaem, which is a priceless Buddha Mae Chaem. During Son...
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The temple is located in Chang Khoeng Sub-district, Mae Chaem District. According to legend, it was built in the early Ratanakosin era.Chapel surrounded by water battlements instead of the ordinary cement battlements....
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Wat Luang is a large and important temple in Mae Chaem, where the people respect the faith. Karen or Yang is the creator of this temple. It is presumed to have been built around the 24th century or early Rattanakosin period. There are also inscriptions at the base of the Buddha image that was restored in 1864.
Things to do is to visit the castle or kitchens, located behind the temple in the temple...
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Wat Tha Devi or the villagers called Wat Ku Kut located on the road Cham Chat District in the city built around 1298 is a craftsman. The pagoda is a Buddhist temple in India. Each side has a standing Buddha statue blessing layers. Inside the Pagoda containing the bones of Phra Chedi Devi, the king of the city of Haripunchai. Legend says that the infinite rank and rank. The queen of the goddess Cha...
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Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Woramahawihan is a Royal First-Class Temple with a history that dates back to the 17th Buddhist century during the reign of King Athittarat, a ruler of the Chamthewi Dynasty. The site was originally his royal palace, which he donated to be a temple for Buddhist worship after a relic of the Buddha miraculously appeared there.
Important Historical Sites within the Temple
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Another ancient site related to the old history of the town is Wat Phra Yuen. The Ku Chang-Ku Ma Chedi at the temple is surrounded on four directions by standing statues. The Chedi itself is cylinder-shaped and commemorates Queen Chamthewi's war elephant and her son's steed....
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This is situated at the foot of Doi Suthep Mountain. The monument honours the man whose followers built the first motor road to Wat Phara That Doi Suthep in 1935...
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About 2 kilometres from Li is a group of five old pagoda known as the Chedi Ha Duang. The site is believed to have been an ancient town....
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Wat Phra Bat Huai Tom is the largest temple in the district, boasting a large Lanna-style Chedi and an extensive place of worship built in laterite by Karens living in the vicinity who were admirers of the highly revered Phra Kru Ba Chaiwongsa. The temple is about 5 kilometres off Highway No. 106 at Km. 47....
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Wat Pong Yang Khok It is an ancient temple in Lampang. Located in Pong Yang district. Hang Chat District, Lampang Province within the temple is a temple of the goddess Cham Cham, a traditional wooden temple. Inside the Royal Monastery, the old castle has a legend dating back to the reign of King Thaweevi in 1253....
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The "sausage" means "sausage" that twenty "behind" means that the temple after the temple. It means that the temple has 20 pagodas.
A large temple in the middle of the field. The temple is covered with trees. This temple is an important place of ancient Lampang Province. Both historical and antiquities. The evidence of the amulet Hariphunchai Chai at the pagoda. It is assumed that this temple was ...
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Wat Phra That Lampang Luang (วัดพระธาตุลำปางหลวง) is a historic Buddhist temple located on a hill in Tambon Lampang Luang, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province, about 18 kilometers southwest of Lampang city. The temple layout is exceptionally well planned and complete, with many architectural elements and buildings within the Buddhist compound.
The main feature is the principal pagoda (Phra That Lamp...
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Wat Don Mun Thai Lue Viharn is a historic temple in Nan that reflects the unique identity of the Thai Lue people. Inside the viharn, visitors can see stunning Thai Lue architecture and local mural paintings, as well as an ancient pulpit and glass staircases that are rare to find.
The Thai Lue viharn has a low roof with a front gable decorated in a floral motif. Inside, the principal Buddha image i...
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Wat Nong Bua is an ancient and significant temple in Nan, built by the Tai Lue people who migrated from Xishuangbanna. The temple is known for its artistic beauty and serene atmosphere, making it a spiritual and cultural landmark worth visiting.
The highlight of the temple is its Tai Lue mural paintings, which illustrate Buddhist stories and traditional village life. These murals, preserved in rem...
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Wat Chang Kham Worawihan, Nan is a historically significant temple in Nan province, constructed during the Lanna period. It is notable for its tall square chedi and beautifully decorated viharn, which have been restored multiple times to preserve their original form.
Inside the temple, there are ancient Buddha statues and murals that depict Buddhist stories, local legends, and the daily life of th...
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Wat Phumin is one of the most iconic and historically significant temples in Nan, built around 1596. It is unique for its cruciform ubosot that combines both the ordination hall and the viharn in one building, a rare architectural design in Thailand.
Inside, visitors will find remarkable mural paintings that depict the local way of life, traditions, and Buddhist stories. The most famous is the rom...
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Wat Phrathat Chae Haeng is regarded as the most revered temple of Nan Province, with a history of over 600 years, and is a sacred pilgrimage site especially for those born in the Year of the Rabbit, as the main stupa is believed to be their Zodiac Stupa. According to Lanna belief, paying homage at one’s Zodiac Stupa brings profound spiritual merit.
The bell-shaped golden stupa, inspired...
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Wat Phra That Cho Hae This temple is about 8 kilometres to the east of town on Highway No. 1022. A major religious site of the province, it was built since the time of Sukhothai. The 33 metre-tall Chiang Saen-style Chedi houses a Holy Relic. It was built of bricks and covered with bright brass sheets. The name of the temple refers to fine silk woven in Sip Song Panna (in southern China) which was ...
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Three kilometres from Den Chai district, or some 2 kilometres from the provincial town, is Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri. Although a comparatively modern temple, it boasts highly eye-catching structures. The Ubosot in particular is noted for its delicate sculptures with fine designs. There is also the golden teak structure in the Lanna-style which houses valuable relics of the North, includi...
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Wat Pa Ban Tat is one of the most famous forest monasteries in Thailand, located amid the serene natural surroundings of Ban Tat Village in Udon Thani Province. It was founded by the highly respected meditation master Luangta Maha Bua Ñāṇasampanno, the principal disciple of Luang Pu Mun Bhuridatta Thera, who was the great patriarch of the Thai Forest Tradition.
The area where the temple now...
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Wat Pa Phu Kon is a Buddhist forest park whose origins are deeply rooted in nature conservation and the dissemination of the teachings of the Forest Tradition (the lineage of Luang Pu Mun Bhuridatta). The temple was established in 1987 by a group of devoted followers inspired by Luang Pu Mun's precepts, within the Nayung and Nam Som National Forest Reserve area, spanning the borders of three provi...
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Kam Chanod forest is considered one of the most sacred sites and centers of spiritual energy in Thailand's Northeast (Isan region). It possesses a unique geographical feature: a lush forest predominantly covered by Chanod trees (a type of palm unique to the area) located on a small island constantly surrounded by water. Crucially, the island never sinks, even during severe floods, which has solidi...
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Wat Pa Tak Suea is situated at 550 meters above mean sea level on Khao Phu Phan Noi in Tambon Pha Tang. Formerly known as "Wat Tham Phra", the temple was first built as a place for monks to practise Dhamma, meditation, and perseverance. At that time, walking down the hill for a morning alms round was rather difficult. So, villagers joined hands to construct a road up the hill , as well a...
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Wat Hin Mak Peng is located at Thai Charoen, Tambon Phra Phutthabat.The temple compound is spacious, clean and shady with various species of plants amidst tranquility, its area on one side bordrs the Mekong River where a scenic view can be seen.
The temple is renowned for its extraordinary design, featuring a thousand columns that give it its name. These columns are made of concrete and are intric...
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Phrathat La Nong or Phrathat Klang Nam is an ancient stupa that was eroded and tum-bled into the Mekong River in 1847, approxi-mately 200 metres from the bank in Tambon Hat Kham. According to the Urangkhathat (Phrathat Phanom) Legend,the stupa enshrined 9 foot bone relics. An underwater survey by the Regional Fine Arts Unit revealed that the square stupa with indented corners measur...
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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....
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This monastery is located on Sunthon Wichit Road, on the bank of Mekong River. The compound includes Phra That Nakhon – a sacred pagoda highly worshipped by Buddhists. With a square base of 5.8 meters wide and a height of 24 meters, the pagoda was built by Phraya Ammat (Pom), the army commander-in-chief from Vientiane who built Nakhon Phanom City....
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Wat Phra That Phanom is a royal monastery located on the banks of the Mekong River in That Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province. It is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Northeast Thailand and a cultural landmark shared with neighboring Laos.
The pagoda is believed to have been constructed over 2,300 years ago by Phra Mahakassapa and 500 arahants, who enshrined the Lord Buddha’...
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Phra Mahathat Kaeng Nakhon is located within Wat Nong Waeng Royal Monastery, an ancient temple built concurrently with the founding of Khon Kaen city in 1789 by Thao Phia Mueang Phan, the first ruler of Khon Kaen. The magnificent stupa we see today was constructed in 1796 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's reign and the 200th anniversary of Khon Kaen provi...
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Phra That Kham Kaen is one of the most important sacred sites in Khon Kaen Province and the origin of the city's official name. Located within Wat Chetiyaphum, it has a long-standing tradition of belief dating back thousands of years. According to local legend, during the time of the Buddha's passing in Kushinara, a group led by a Moriya king and a group of Arahants intended to enshrine his ashes ...
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Phra That Na Dun, or the Buddha Monthon of Isan, is the area where historical and archaeological findings that proved the magnificence of the ancient city of Champa Si were made. Artefacts found here are now on display at the Khon Kaen National Museum. The most important piece is the stupa (pagoda) encasing the holy relics of Lord Buddha in gold, silver and bronze caskets. The site was from the Dv...
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Wat Ban Rai is an old temple originally established as a monastic retreat and officially consecrated as a temple during the reign of King Rama V. However, its significant development and widespread fame exploded when Luang Por Koon Parisuttho resided here as the abbot. He was a revered monk and master guru highly respected by Buddhists across the country for his simple, disciplined conduct and for...
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Chedi of Buddha relics of Khao Kho and Khao Kho International Library located on the top of the mountain, next to the International Library Khao Kho Ban Phan Niam, Khao Kho at the top of the pagoda containing the relics of the invitation from Sri Lanka. This Phetchabun pagoda was built to commemorate His Majesty the King's 50th Birthday Anniversary. On religious holidays, people and tourists come ...
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This is a Sukhothai-era temple located in the same vicinity which is surrounded by moats....
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Located on Phaya Suea Road, outside Phitsanulok walls, Wat Chedi Yot Thong is the only temple in the province that has a lotus bud-shaped Chedi in the original Sukhothai style....
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Wat Bot Mani Si Bun Rueang is a significant temple in Tak city, over 147 years old, and under the Mahanikaya Buddhist sect. Originally, there were two adjacent temples in this area: Wat Bot Mani Rat and Wat Si Bun Rueang, separated by a boundary wall behind the Bot Mani Rat main hall.
The temple was founded around 1857 (B.E. 2400) by Phraya Wichit Raka (Kaew, the governor of Tak). In 1913 (B.E. 24...
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Wat Phra Borommathat Nakhon Chum is a significant temple established alongside the founding of Nakhon Chum city (west bank of the Ping River) during the late Sukhothai period by Phra Yali Thai (Phra Maha Thammarachathirat), who recorded the temple’s construction and the enshrinement of Buddha relics in the Nakhon Chum Inscription.
Historical Significance:
The temple has been a center of re...
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Wat Si Sawan Sangkharam, formerly known as Wat Thue Nam, is one of the most historically valuable temples in Nakhon Sawan. It is believed to have been established in the late Sukhothai period and continued to play an important role through the Ayutthaya era. In the past, the temple served as the ceremonial site for the Thue Nam Phra Phiphat Sattaya, an oath-taking ritual symbolizing loyalty to the...
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Wat Khiri Wong is located on Dao Dung Hill in the heart of Nakhon Sawan Municipality, adjacent to Matulee Road and Dao Dung Road, opposite Nakhon Sawan Vocational College. The temple covers approximately 280 rai of land across both hillside and flat areas, making it one of the most significant Buddhist landmarks in Nakhon Sawan Province.
The origins of Wat Khiri Wong date back to 1961, when wander...
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Tham Khao Wong Temple is a Buddhist temple renowned for its outstanding architectural design. The main structure is a four-story teakwood building in an applied traditional Thai style, meticulously crafted and harmoniously set amid a circle of uniquely shaped limestone mountains. Every detail of the wooden structure reflects refined craftsmanship and traditional Thai woodworking skills, givin...
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Chantararam Temple / Tha Sung Temple, widely known as Wat Tha Sung, is an ancient and renowned temple that has become a spiritual center for Buddhists from all over Thailand. The temple is located along the banks of the Sakae Krang River, an important river of Uthai Thani Province. Chantararam Temple has been continuously developed and expanded into a vast and magnificent complex, especially ...
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situated at #1 Tambon Makhamtao, at the mouth of Makham Tao waterway at the junction point where the waterway joins Chai Phraya River. The monk Abbot Sukk, Who during his time, was a very well known and respected by native Thais in the central plain area. Hel also issued his own and Buddha images known as “Luang Puu Sukk of Wat Makham Tao†which are on display at the temple (opened daily from ...
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Buddha’s Footprint at Khao Dee Salak Temple is regarded as a masterpiece of ancient artifacts and the spiritual heart of Wat Khao Dee Salak in Suphan Buri Province. This sacred footprint was discovered by chance during an exploration of the hilltop area and was later examined and officially confirmed by the Fine Arts Department as an authentic and original Buddha’s footprint of na...
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Khao Phra Si Sanphetcharam Temple, commonly known as Wat Khao Phra, is an ancient temple of great historical and archaeological significance. It is believed to have been established during the Dvaravati period, around the 6th–11th centuries, based on numerous archaeological discoveries in the area. These include stone sculptures of Chak Narai (Vishnu), Dvaravati votive tablets known as Phra ...
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Dvaravati U Thong Ecological Stone Garden Buddhist Park, commonly known as “Phu Hang Nak Natural Stone Garden,” is an outstanding eco-historical attraction located within the ancient city of U Thong in Suphan Buri Province. This area holds significant natural and archaeological value, featuring groups of sandstone and limestone formations that have been shaped by natural erosion over m...
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Khun Inthapramun Temple is an ancient historical site of great significance in Ang Thong Province. It is believed to have been established during the Sukhothai period and later restored during the Ayutthaya era. The temple is renowned for housing the largest and longest outdoor reclining Buddha statue in Thailand, measuring approximately 50 meters in length, making it an exceptionally importa...
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Tha It Temple is an ancient community temple with a long and rich history, established in 1761 during the late Ayutthaya period. The name of the temple originates from local history, which recounts that this area was once a site for molding and firing bricks, as well as a river port used to transport bricks for the construction of the nearby Khun Inthapramun Temple. When a temple was later establi...
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Chanrangsee Temple is an important religious site located in Hua Phai Subdistrict, Ang Thong Province. The temple covers a spacious area divided by a road and has long served as a spiritual and cultural center for the local community. It plays a significant role in religious activities, cultural preservation, and spiritual development for Buddhists in the area and nearby provinces.
The most promin...
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Muang Temple is one of the most important landmarks of Ang Thong Province that almost every visitor should not miss. Its remarkable history lies in the restoration and revival of the temple from an abandoned site into a magnificent Buddhist sanctuary under the guidance of Luang Pho Kasem Ajarn Supho, a former abbot who played a crucial role in developing the temple into a major center of fait...
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Ratchapaksi Temple, commonly known among locals as “Wat Nok,” is an ancient temple of great historical value located on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River in Phosa Subdistrict, Ang Thong Province. The temple has long served as a spiritual and cultural center for the riverside community and is believed to have been established during the Ayutthaya period, reflecting the prosperit...
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Pa Mok Worawihan Temple is a second-class royal monastery of the Worawihan category, located on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River in Pa Mok District, Ang Thong Province. This ancient temple dates back to the Ayutthaya period and was originally known as “Wat Tai” or “Wat Talat.” It was later merged with Wat Chi Pa Khao and granted the name “Wat Pa Mok,&rdq...
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Maharat Buddhist Park is a prominent Buddhist tourism destination in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, located on an expansive area of over 200 rai in Maharaj District. The park was established as a sacred Buddhist site to serve as a spiritual center for Buddhists and to honor the Thai monarchy, while also promoting tourism and supporting the local economy of surrounding communities....
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Satue Temple is an ancient temple of great historical, religious, and spiritual significance. It is located at the confluence of important rivers in Tha Ruea District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Its strategic riverside location has made the temple a vital center for local communities since ancient times, serving as a spiritual refuge for travelers and residents who once relied...
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Bueng Latthi Wan Temple is the 20th branch of Wat Nong Pa Pong, a renowned international forest monastery following the meditation tradition of Luang Por Chah Subhaddo. The temple was established as a center for Buddhist practice and spiritual cultivation based on strict discipline and mindful living. It is located in a peaceful and secluded area, far from urban disturbance, surrounde...
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Tako Temple is a large and significant Buddhist temple that serves as a major center of faith in Phachi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The temple is widely revered as the former residence and place of Dhamma propagation of Luang Por Ruay Pasathiko, a former abbot renowned for his boundless compassion, humble way of life, and deep spiritual virtue. His reputation and moral influe...
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Phai Lom Temple is a temple of great importance to the people of Bang Ban District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, and to Buddhists in general. It is widely known as the residence and place of religious practice of Luang Por La-iad Intavangso, a former abbot and highly revered monk renowned for his compassion and spiritual virtue. The temple has long been a center of faith for devotees fr...
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Phra Si Sanphet Temple is one of the most important royal temples of the Ayutthaya period and is regarded as the prototype of a “royal palace temple” in Thai history. Originally, during the reign of King Ramathibodi I (King Uthong), this area served as part of the royal residence within the Grand Palace. Later, in the reign of King Borommatrailokanat, a new royal palace was constr...
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Lokayasutharam Temple, commonly known as “Wat Phra Non” (the Reclining Buddha Temple), is one of the most important historical sites in Ayutthaya. It is located to the northwest of the former Grand Palace area. Although there is no clear evidence regarding the exact date or founder of the temple, historians believe it was constructed during the middle Ayutthaya period. Due to its locat...
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Yai Chai Mongkhon Temple, formerly known as Wat Pa Kaew or Wat Chao Phraya Thai, is located on the eastern bank of the Pa Sak River, on the outskirts of Ayutthaya. When entering the city, visitors can notice Wat Sam Pluem’s chedi, also known as the “Chedi in the Middle of the Road.” From there, turning left and continuing for about one kilometer will lead to Yai Chai Mongkho...
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Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan It is a royal temple of the second class, Woraviharn type, Maha Nikaya style, built since the Ayutthaya period as the capital city. (From the testimony of the old townspeople said that it was the 15th royal temple) located in the administrative area of the Sangha of Tambon Hor Rattanachai. Located on the east side of the Chao Phraya River. South of the city island The...
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วัดปรางค์หลวง สันนิษฐานว่าสร้างสมัยของพระรามาธิบดีที่ 1 (พระเจ้าอู่ทอง) แห่งกรุงศรีอยุธยาตอนต้นประมาณ พ.ศ.1890 ชื่อเก่า "วัดหลวง" ต่อมาในสมัยสมเด็จพระมหาสมณเจ้ากรมพระยาวชิรญาณวโรรส ได้มาเห็นองค์พระปรางค์ อายุกว่า 600 ปี ที่สร้างขึ้นไว้พร้อมกับการสร้างวัด จึงได้เปลี่ยนชื่อวัดเป็น "วัดปรางค์หลวง" มีประธานในอุโบสถ นามว่า หลวงพ่ออู่ทอง เป็นพระพุทธรูปปูนปั้นปิดทอง ปางมารวิชัย หน้าตั...
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Wat Kalayanamit Worawihan is a third-class royal Buddhist temple with a long-standing history and religious importance situated along the Chao Phraya River in the Khlong San district of Bangkok. Established during the reign of King Rama III, it showcases a stunning blend of traditional Thai and Chinese architectural styles.
Inside the temple, visitors can find important Buddha statues as well as i...
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Wat Phothiwong Man Khunaram is a distinguished Mahayana Buddhist temple located on Sathu Pradit Road in the Yan Nawa area of Bangkok. Established in 1959 by the eminent Venerable Phra Archan Chin Thammasamathiwat (Phow Seng), the temple was built to propagate Chinese Buddhism in Thailand.
The temple is renowned for its harmonious blend of Chinese, Thai, and Tibetan architectural styles. Its prayer...
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Wat Pariwat is remarkable for its unique architectural style and contemporary applied art, breaking away from traditional designs. Outside the viharn (main prayer hall), the columns feature statues of ancient warriors from various ethnicities and celestial beings from different cultures. There is also a 24-inch gold-plated clay statue of David Beckham placed on a pedestal beside a statu...
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Nacha Sa Thai Chue Shrine, officially known as Viharnra Sien - Thep Sathit Phra Kiti Chaloem, is a majestic Chinese Buddhist sanctuary located along the coastal road of Ang Sila. Originally a small shrine born from the faith of Mr. Somchai Chaloemthong, it has evolved into a magnificent complex built to honor the 72nd birthday of King Rama IX. The architecture is among the most spectacular Souther...
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Khao Sam Muk has been completely transformed from a traditional viewpoint into a modern, minimalist international landmark. The highlight of this transformation is the newly developed Skywalk and elevated walkways that wind along the cliffside, allowing visitors to enjoy the sea breeze and capture breathtaking photos of the Gulf of Thailand up close. With its clean white architecture and the iconi...
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Saen Suk Wisuthi Wararam Temple or commonly known as Saen Suk Temple , is one of the most significant religious sites and famous Buddhist tourism destinations in Chonburi Province. It is renowned for its unique identity, seamlessly blending sculptural art with Buddhist teachings in a way that is easy to understand and accessible to visitors of all ages.
The standout feature th...
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TaiTonLan Temple) is a highly significant temple in terms of history and art in Phanat Nikhom District, Chonburi Province. It is believed to have been built during the early Rattanakosin period, over a hundred years ago. The most prominent feature of this temple that attracts historians and tourists alike is the Scripture Library in the middle of the pond, which is considered an exceptionally...
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Ho Phra Phuttha Sihing Ming Mongkhon Sirinat is far more than a religious site; it has served as the spiritual center for the people of Chonburi for over six decades. Standing elegantly on Wachira Prakan Road near the Provincial Hall, the building features a Tri-Muk (triple-porch) Thai architectural style. Its design emphasizes airy spaces and graceful lines, perfectly blending traditional craftsm...
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Yai Intharam Temple is a third-class Royal Monastery and a significant historical site mentioned in the Royal Chronicles. It is believed to have been constructed during the late Ayutthaya period (around the reign of King Borommakot). Its peak historical significance lies in its role during the fall of Ayutthaya; King Taksin the Great (then Phraya Wachiraprakan) gathered his troops and r...
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Phra Yai Temple, also known as Temple Phra Yai Khao Phra Tamnak (Big Buddha Temple on Pratumnak Hill), is one of the must-see religious sites when visiting Pattaya. The Buddha image enshrined on the hilltop is distinctive and revered by both Thais and foreigners. The Buddha image, in the granting blessing posture, is named "Phra Phuttha Sukhothai Walai Chonlathan" and stands at a height of 18...
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Wat Thong Thua is located near the ancient site of Mueang Peniat, which is associated with ancient Khmer civilization, as evidenced by the archaeological artifacts discovered. There is also “Wat Peniat,” an old temple located about 400 meters south of Wat Thong Thua. Later, the temple’s location was moved to the present Wat Thong Thua. Wat Thong Thua is situated within the area o...
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Located at Tambon Song Kha Nong, this is the only Thai-Buddhism temple in Phra Pradaeng. Other temples are of the Mon-Buddhism sect. Phraya Phetphichai built it during the reign of King Rama II.
A distinct and unique architectural characteristic of the templ is that it's roof is covered with ancient Mon ceramic shingles, without any decorations on the temple roof. The front of the main building, U...
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This temple is 6 kilometres from town. It is located in Soi Sukhaphiban 58, Tambon Thai Ban, on Sukhumvit road, its entrance is opposite Sawangkhaniwat Recuperation Centre. The new temple was built by Phra Acharn Lee Thammawaro) of the Dharmayuthi sect on May 8, 1962. It is one of the important temples for practicing mediation. Worth visiting and seeing in this temple is Phra Thutangkha Chedi, a g...
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Phra Samut Chedi is located at Tambon Pak Klong Bang Pla Kot, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, opposite Samut Prakan City Hall. Formerly, this chedi was located on a small island in the middle of Chao Phraya River’s mouth behind Phisuea Samut Fortress. Subsequently, however, the little island became linked to the right bank of the river due to the water turning shallow. Th...
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Located on Highway No.35 with a left turn after crossing the Tha Chin River, this is an ancient temple presumed to have been built during the Ayutthaya era. The doors and windows of both the old and new chapels were neatly and beautifully carved in various floral designs. It is believed the craftsmen were Chinese, as the carvings include some Chinese trees....
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Wat Sathatham is located at Tambon Bang Cha Kreng. The temple is made from golden teak wood and the inner walls are set with pearl-inlay. It was built in the year 2535 B.E. (1982) by Phra Khru Samutvisutthiwong, the former abbot. Inside the main building, Ubosot, there are paintings depicting Buddha’s life, paintings about the Ramayana epic, painting of famous monks. The temple is highly revered...
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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 Buddha’s 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....
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Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram is located near King Rama II Memorial Park. This temple belongs to the Bang Chang family. It was constructed by Princess Phrarubsirisopharkmahanaknari, the mother of Queen Amarintharamat. The area behind this temple was the residence of Luang Yokkrabat and Khun Nak. It is believed that area about the position of the chedi at present of Wat Amphawan is the place where Khun N...
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Wat Rai Khing is located in Tambon Rai Khing 32 Kms. from Bangkok. It is a civilian monastery built in 1791. Somdej Phra Phuttha Chan (Pook) named this temple after the district. When construction was completed, the Buddha image was brought from Wat Sala Poon and enshrined here, later the locals named the image “Luang Pho Wat Rai Khingâ€. The Buddha image is in the attitude of Buddha Subduing M...
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The present Phra Pathom Chedi was built during the reign of King Rama IV in 1853, under his royal command, the new Chedi was constructed to cover the former Chedi of which the shape was of an upside down bell shape with a Prang top. It is assumed that the former Chedi dates back to the year 539 AD due to the fact that the upside down bell shaped Chedi has a similar style to the Sanchi Chedi in Ind...
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This ancient temple, locally called Wat Na Phra That, is located on the west bank of the Mae Klong River in the town. Its elegant prang or pagoda remains in good condition and was probably copied from Cambodia's Angkor Wat. The prang made of bricks and stones stands on a rectangular base with pathways around the cloisters. The outer stucco designs were made in the reign of King Borommakot of Ayutt...
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Mahathat Temple is one of the most important historical monuments in Suphan Buri Province, located near Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat within the old city area. This location reflects the area’s former role as a major religious and administrative center. It is believed that the temple was constructed during the early Ayutthaya period as a sacred site for enshrining relics of the Lord Budd...
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The monastery in natural surroundings, famous for meditation, is 15 kilometers away from the provincial capital. There is a beautiful cave with plenty of stalactites....
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Wat Tham Sua or Tiger Cave temple. 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. ...
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Kuti Temple is an ancient temple of significant cultural and historical importance, located in the tranquil area of Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province. It is believed to have been established during the reigns of King Rama III to Rama V and has long served as a religious center, promoting Buddhism to local communities. The temple has also been a place of meditation and retreat for monks ...
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Khao Takrao Temple is an important temple and a spiritual landmark of Ban Laem community in Phetchaburi Province. It is believed to have been established during the middle Ayutthaya period, around the 22nd Buddhist century (approximately 1557–1656 AD), when riverside settlements along the Phetchaburi River flourished. Since then, the temple has served as a spiritual center for local people f...
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Mahathat Worawihan Temple is a first-class royal temple and one of the oldest and most important temples in Phetchaburi, with a history spanning over a thousand years. It is believed to have been established around the 13th–14th Buddhist centuries (approximately 7th–8th centuries CE) during the Dvaravati period, and later strongly influenced by ancient Khmer culture. From early ti...
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Yai Suwannaram Woravihara Temple, commonly known by locals as “Wat Yai,” is a third-class royal monastery and one of the most important cultural treasures of Ayutthaya-period art in Phetchaburi. It is believed to have been established around the 17th–18th centuries and has undergone restorations across different eras. The temple is regarded as a cultural gem due to its exceptiona...
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Kamphaeng Laeng Temple stands as a paramount example of Bayon-style Khmer art, which flourished during the reign of King Jayavarman VII (circa 13th–14th century BE). This artistic style is characterized by its sturdiness, solemnity, and a reduction of the superfluous ornamentation found in earlier Khmer periods, such as the Baphuon or Angkor Wat styles. Instead, it emphasizes the archit...
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Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park, commonly known as “Khao Wang,” is a summer palace commissioned by King Mongkut (Rama IV) in 1859 (B.E. 2402). The palace stands atop a hill approximately 92 meters above sea level, overlooking the city of Phetchaburi. Chosen for its strategic location and pleasant climate, Phra Nakhon Khiri served as a royal retreat, an administrative center for the w...
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Huay Sai Tai Temple is an important local Buddhist temple that has long served as a spiritual center for the community in Cha-am District, Phetchaburi Province. The temple is believed to have been established around the mid-20th century, approximately between 1947 and 1957 (B.E. 2490–2500), during a period when Phetkasem Road was being developed as a major transportation route connectin...
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Khao Takiab is a small hill located at the southern end of Hua Hin Beach, situated approximately 7 kilometers from Hua Hin town center. The name "Khao Takiab" (Chopstick Hill) comes from the hill's appearance, resembling a pair of chopsticks (Khao Kalok and Khao Noi). It is a tourist destination of both natural and religious significance, as there is a paved road leading to the summit, which house...
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Huay Mongkol Temple, originally named "Wat Huay Khot," is located approximately 15 kilometers to the west of Hua Hin town. It is a temple that commands immense devotion from Buddhists nationwide. The temple is royally patronized by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother and is best known as the site of the largest statue of Luang Pu Thuat in the world, a revered monk believed to possess protec...
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Khao Chong Krachok stands approximately 245 meters above sea level by the coast. Visitors climb about 396 concrete steps to reach the summit. The ascent is considered a good physical challenge, rewarded by a stunning view.
At the Summit: The summit is the location of Wat Thammikaram Worawihan, an ancient temple that has been renovated. It enshrines a Buddhist relic (Phra Borom Sarikathat) within...
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Thang Sai Temple Khao Pak Thong Chai is located atop Khao Thong Chai (Thong Chai Hill), a significant hill overlooking the coast in Bang Saphan district. This hill has long been crucial in maritime history, believed to have been a watchtower point for observing and signaling ships passing through the Gulf of Thailand. The primary tourist attraction is the "Phra Maha That Chedi Phakdi Prakat,"...
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Khao Pho Temple is one of the important temples in Bang Saphan District that the locals have revered for a long time. It is located in a tranquil area surrounded by tall, shady trees that offer coolness to all visitors. Tourists and meditators alike appreciate the relaxing atmosphere of this temple.
In addition to being a place for religious ceremonies, the temple is distinguished by its ordi...
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Wat Phra Borommathat Sawi is located just 900 meters from Phetkasem Road, beside the Sawi River. It is one of the “Chaturthamathat”, the four sacred relics considered guardian spirits of the city, situated in Sawi District, Chumphon Province. The temple is over 700 years old and enshrines relics of the Buddha, making it one of the most important temples in Chumphon. It is believed to h...
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Wat Suwan Khiri It contains a Burmese style Chedi, over 70 years old and 10 metres in height, which was built by a Burmese, a main ordination hall or Phra Ubosot where a beautifully bejeweled standing Buddha image is enshrined and a belfry decorated with a feline pattern. A hundred years old temple. Burmese pagoda in the temple is 10 meters high by 70-year-old Burmese Buddhist temple has very...
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Phra Borom That Chaiya Located some 4 kilometres northeast of Suan Mok, and 1 kilometre from Chaiya railway station, this elaborately restored and revered pagoda is believed to be more than 1,200 years old. It is also the symbol of the province the temple serve for religious puposes among the Bhuddist ...
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Wat Khao Suwan Pradit This temple offer a great view to the neigbooring island and is one of the famous tepmple at Suwan Pradit, this te,le is popular due to some of the Lord Bhudda relics are here you will enjoy the place since it is very solemn.
This temple was founded in 1982 by Luang Pho Choi, a highly revered monk of southern Thailand. The platform around the chedi also offers a great view ov...
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Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan is located along Ratchadamnoen Road in Nai Mueang Subdistrict. Wat Phra Mahathat is a first-class royal monastery of the Woramahawihan category. Formerly known as Wat Phra Borommathat, it is one of the most important sacred sites in southern Thailand and the country as a whole. According to the legend of Phra Borommathat Nakhon Si Thammarat, the Buddha’s relic...
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Wat Tham Suea, or Tiger Cave Temple, is a renowned Vipassana meditation center located in Krabi Noi Subdistrict, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province. It was founded in 1975 (B.E. 2518) by Phra Ajahn Chamnian Silasetho, a highly respected monk who came to this area in search of a peaceful place for meditation practice. He discovered a large natural cave beneath a limestone cliff, which was once h...
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Wat Pha Kho or Wat Ratchapraditsathan This temple was the seat of Somdet Pha Kho or Luang Pho Thuat Yiap Nam Tha-le Chuet, the most revered monk in the south.
This monk has a story before that the pirate used to kidnap him and when they sailed already the pirates ran out of freshwater the monk soak his feet and the water turn to freshwater....
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Phra Mahathat Chedi Phra Phutthathammaprakat is located on a hilltop in Betong city centre, on the ground of Wat Phuttathiwat, on Ratanakit Road. This chedi was built in the modern Sivijaya style and covered in the color of gold. Measuring 39.9 metres high, it was built to commemorate the 69th birthday anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen. From the chedi, one can see all of the temple ground and p...
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