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Wat Phra Kaew: The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

By Lung Jan
Posted in Background, Sights, Buddha statues, Temples, thai tips
Tags: Bangkok, Buddha statues, emerald green, Wat phra kaew

9 August 2023

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.

Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai – the 'birthplace' of the emerald Buddha

By Lung Jan
Posted in Background, Sights, Buddhism, History, Temples
Tags: Buddha, Chiang Rai, Lanna, Phra Kaew Morakot, emerald green, Wat phra kaew

March 12 2023

Chiang Rai, one of the oldest cities of the former principality of Lanna, has quite a few temple and monastery complexes. The most important temple from a historical point of view is undoubtedly Wat Phra Kaew at the intersection of Sang Kaew Road and Trairat Road.

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Wat Phra Kaew: The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai – the 'birthplace' of the emerald Buddha