Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan in Chachoengsao
The Wat Sothonwararam is a temple in the Chachoengsao province of Thailand. Located in Mueang Chachoengsao township on the Bang Pakong River. Its initial name was 'Wat Hong', and it was built in the late Ayutthaya period.
Buddha's footsteps in Thailand
Throughout the ages, people have been searching for the eternal values of philosophies. King Songtham, king of the Ayutthaya kingdom in the early 17th century, sent monks to Sri Lanka to learn more about Buddha. Once there, it was told that Buddha had already left his (foot) traces in Thailand. The king ordered to discover these traces in his kingdom.
Pilgrimage to Wat Khao Khitchakut (Readers Submission)
Every now and then my girlfriend has recently let us know that she would like to visit Thailand's most famous pilgrimage site. The place is located in the Khao Khitchakut National Park in the southeast of Thailand, about 1000 km from Chiang Mai.
Sanctuary of Truth in Naklua (Pattaya)
The Sanctuary of Truth continues to impress and fascinate. No corner is left unused to fill it with a statuette or cup, from large to small. Moreover, everything is made of teak, such as gutters, ornaments, passages, window arches, not to mention all kinds of statues and figures. The woodwork has been preserved with special protective equipment.
Prasat Hin Phimai: the largest Khmer temple in Thailand
During the more than four centuries that the Khmer ruled Isan, they built more than 200 religious or official structures. Prasat Hin Phimai in the heart of the town of the same name on the Mun River in Khorat province is one of the most impressive Khmer temple complexes in Thailand.
Doi Suthep by night (video)
Whoever visits Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand cannot ignore it: a visit to the Wat Phra Thart Doi Suthep. Doi Suthep is an impressive Buddhist temple on a mountain with a beautiful view of Chiang Mai.
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok
Wat Pho is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. You can find more than 1.000 Buddha statues and it is home to the largest Buddha statue in Thailand: The Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas). Wat Pho is also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Prasat Nong Bua Rai: A hidden Khmer gem
Lung Jan visited the ruins of Prasat Nong Bua Rai with his daughter. This temple ruin is hardly known to the general public and is somewhat hidden along the road that connects the much more famous Prasat Hin Phanom Rung with Prasat Muang Tam at the foot of the old volcano on which Phanom Rung was built. The temple was built at the end of the 12th or the beginning of the 13th century by order of the Khmer prince Jayavarnam VII.
Prasat Hin Ban Phluang: precious gem
One interesting Khmer temple is the Prasat Hin Ban Phluang in Ban Phluang in my neighboring province of Surin. Ban Phluang must once have been an important Khmer settlement because barely a hundred meters from the temple is a baray, an artificial lake that was built by the Khmer.
The Ho Rakang of Wat Chana Songhkram
Just about every reputable Buddhist monastery has one: a Ho Rakang or bell tower. The bronze bells, bells or gongs in these structures usually tell the time and call the monks to prayer and meditation.
Erawan Shrine in Bangkok
Whoever visits the center of Bangkok can hardly miss the Erawan Shrine. In this story you can read what happened in Bangkok at the time and to what the origin of the Erawan shrine is due.
Fairytale wintry white: the Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai
Especially when you visit Thailand more often, many Farang get the idea of, pff..... another temple, I've seen it now. But the "Wat Rong Khun" is really special and immediately stands out at first sight, even for a layman.
Khmer Temple in Prasat Si Khoraphum
I saw this Khmer temple in Prasat Si Khoraphum, it is about a XNUMX-minute drive from Surin City, you also have a fairly large day market there, so it might be a nice trip.
Temples in Chiang Rai: White or Blue?
In my opinion, a special temple that is much less known to the average Chiang Rai visitor is the Blue Temple, or Wat Rong Sue Ten. It only opened in 2016. The complex is (and will remain) a lot smaller than the White Temple, and the main color is – you guessed it – a beautiful blue.
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang: Lonely class….
Lampang is not only one of the largest cities in Northern Thailand, but has almost as many cultural and historical attractions as Chiang Mai. The most important piece of heritage is without a doubt Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. This temple complex originates almost as far back in time as the city of Lampang.
Temples in Thailand explained
Thailand has many temples. A temple, also called Wat, consists of a complex of buildings in the service of Buddhism.
I live in Buriram province and Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung is in my backyard, so to speak. I have therefore gratefully used this proximity to get to know this site very well, thanks to numerous visits. I would like to take a moment to reflect on this temple, which is one of the most interesting in Thailand in more ways than one.