Wat Yansangwararam at Sattahip
If you ever feel the need to visit something beautiful, you could think of Wat Yansangwararam about 20 kilometers south of Pattaya (near the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden).
The Sanctuary of Truth – a unique sight in Pattaya
A 'Shrine of Truth' also called the Wang Boran or Prasat Mai is not just any temple. This immense structure is made entirely of wood and is richly decorated with Buddhist and Hindu motifs. The building is 100 meters high and 100 meters long, with a surface area of 2.115 m².
Wat Yannasangwararam Woramahaviharn near Pattaya
The Wat Yannasangwararam Woramahaviharn near Pattaya always remains an attractive point to visit. One does not immediately have the idea of visiting a Wat in the traditional sense. Possibly because it is in a very attractive grand park-like area.
The secretariat of the royal family in Thailand has announced that the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok will be closed from October 1 to 29 in preparation for the cremation of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Cambodia welcomes a new entry on the UNESCO World Heritage List of 'Sambor Prei Kuk', or 'the temple in the richness of the forest', an archaeological site of the ancient Ishanapura empire.
Entrance fee for Angkor Wat increased sharply
The famous Khmer temple Angkor Wat in Cambodia almost doubles its entrance fee. The famous temple complex attracts millions of tourists every year. Many interested people from Thailand also visit the temple, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Men and women in sleeveless shirts or pants above the knee will soon be banned from entering Angkor Wat and surrounding temples in Cambodia. The temple administrator believes that visiting a holy temple with revealing clothing is disrespectful.
Wat Pho doubles entry fees for foreign visitors
Foreign tourists who want to visit the temple of the reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) will have to pay considerably more for it from next year.
Wat Rong Khun badly damaged by earthquake (video)
The famous 'White Temple' in Chiang Rai, Wat Rong Khun, was badly damaged by the May 5 earthquake in northern Thailand. This earthquake had a magnitude of 6,3 on the Richter scale.
Wat Dhamma Nimitri in Chonburi
Dick Koger goes in search of a Buddha sitting on a giant chair in a temple called Wat Dhamma Nimitri. That temple is said to be in Chonburi.
Wat Arun under scaffolding for years of renovation
If you want to visit the famous Wat Arun, the temple of the Dawn, in Bangkok soon, you should be quick. After this weekend, the stupa of the Wat will be off limits to all tourists.
In love with Bangkok (video)
The Belgian Anna-Belle visits the largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok and that yields some beautiful photos for her blog.
Ayutthaya needs better protection
Ayutthaya's 130 historic sites have survived centuries of flooding, but this year's floods could prove fatal for a number of temples.