A hidden gem in the Isan region of Thailand, Sisaket is a province rich in culture, natural beauty and historical treasures. Located in the northeast of the country and bordering Cambodia, Sisaket is the ideal destination for travelers looking for an authentic Thai experience.

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Saraburi is an interesting city just 107 kilometers from Bangkok province. Here you will find a piece of authentic Thailand and home to many interesting temples, some with murals depicting the life of the Buddha and local life.

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Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, 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).

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The largest Buddha statue in Thailand is the Mahaminh Sakayamunee Visejchaicharn and is located in Ang Thong.

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Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the royal palace is for many the main attraction of Bangkok. Just a little too busy and chaotic for my taste. Being overwhelmed by fanatically photographing and elbow-butting hordes of Chinese has never been my idea of ​​an ideal day out, but it is indeed a must see.

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You just can't miss it: Everywhere in Thailand you are confronted with images of Buddha. From the heavily gold-painted Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin in the Wat Muang Monastery in Changwat Ang Thong, which is just under a hundred meters high, to the much more modest examples in the house temples, they bear witness to spirituality, tradition and an ancient culture.

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The Borobudur in Java is the largest Buddhist monument in the world. This temple complex of no less than nine floors from the eighth century of our era had been hidden under ash and jungle for centuries and was one of the greatest archaeological sensations in the early nineteenth century.

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Buddha's footsteps in Thailand

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
Posted in Sights, Buddha statues, Temples, thai tips
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November 1 2022

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.

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Most of the Asian classical statues we know of the Buddha depict him either sitting, standing or reclining. In the thirteenth century, suddenly, like a bolt from a clear sky, a walking Buddha appeared. This way of depicting represented a real iconographic break in style and was unique to the region now known as Thailand.

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In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

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In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

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In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

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In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

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In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

Read more…

In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

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In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

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Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri

In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

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In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

Read more…

In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

Read more…

In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

Read more…

In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

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Another new photo series today. This time we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

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