Loha Prasat (โลหะปราสาท) in the grounds of Wat Ratchanaddaram (วัดราชนัดดาราม) also called Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan, is a impressive Buddhist temple of uncommon architecture in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, near Khao San Road. This majestic temple is also known as “The Metal Castle” because its tall structure with 37 metal spires, symbolizing the 37 virtues of […]
Suriyothai was queen during the early part of the reign of King Maha Chakkraphat amid the Ayutthaya kingdom from 1548 to 1568 (2091 to 2106 Buddhist Era). A memorial chedi for Queen Suriyothai Chedi Phra Sri Suriyothai (เจดีย์พระศรีสุริโยทัย) is a memorial chedi to Queen Suriyothai built by King Maha Chakkraphat in her honor. King Maha […]
Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park also known as Khao Wang (hill with palace), is a famous historical park in Phetchaburi that features beautiful palace buildings, temples and an observatory on the 92m hilltop where the King of Thailand used to view the stars. The park accommodates a palace with adjacent structures located on the western […]
Wat Phra Samut Chedi is a magnificent temple located not far from Bangkok, in Samut Prakan, a province created during the Ayutthaya period. The Phra Samut Chedi was built in 1827 by king Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (Rama II) on an island in Pak Khlong Bang Pla Kot, on the banks of the Chao Phraya river, […]
Wat Prot Ket Chettharam is a Buddhist temple situated in Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan province, Thailand, it is the only non Mon Buddhist temple in the area. The temple combines two styles; a Chinese style viharn with a Thai style Chedi. Wat Prot Ket Chettharam is a admirable temple built by Phraya Phetphichai during the […]
Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok is a Buddhist temple located in Samut Prakan province, central Thailand. The temple hosts a Ubosot or ordination hall, a small Chedi in the centre of the complex, and a multipurpose hall. Visitors can also see a peaceful sitting Buddha statue. Address: Moo 1, Bang Ko Bua, Phra Pradaeng, Samut […]
Wat Songtham Worawihan is an old Mon Buddhist Temple located in Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan, near the Chao Phraya River. The temple was built during the reign of King Jessadabodindra (Rama III). Wat Song Tham Worawihan contains a large Chedi in Mon style. The Viharn or Buddhist monastery is decorated with traditional teak and teak […]
The Golden Triangle or Sop Ruak is in Chiang Rai Province, Northern Thailand, at the intersection of the three countries: Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Situated in Ban Sop Ruak, near the confluence of the Mekong and the Ruak rivers, there is a huge Golden Buddha statue sitting on a ship. This giant golden Buddha stands […]
