tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91413745248782488392024-03-06T00:13:21.426-08:00Wat Thai TempleTemple of Thailand and ancient remains information, Buddhist Temple in Thailand, Wat Thai, Historical Park, Thai culture and moreUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-7195612567704691952011-05-26T00:12:00.000-07:002011-05-26T00:19:21.788-07:00Wat Tha Sung : Uttraradit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83lmWr_nply6m11Gl-s0kzcTKI_ygePAhRifHHJJCgTo6obek9qYHBD6p-Kl43XN771DSAkNZFvYj_v4PN3Z9L-WfF4XaEPcizSxOw0ZZ9qNsJ0pfOBb8h045GCOAyKrhyphenhyphenh5_LQT3wDNQ/s1600/Wat_Tha_Sung+.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83lmWr_nply6m11Gl-s0kzcTKI_ygePAhRifHHJJCgTo6obek9qYHBD6p-Kl43XN771DSAkNZFvYj_v4PN3Z9L-WfF4XaEPcizSxOw0ZZ9qNsJ0pfOBb8h045GCOAyKrhyphenhyphenh5_LQT3wDNQ/s400/Wat_Tha_Sung+.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610920420576491442" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Tha Sung</span> (another name is Wat Chantharam) is at Mu 2, Tambon Nam Sum. It is an old temple from the Ayutthaya period. It was formerly called “Wat Chan” which is the name of an abbot. Wat Chantharam later was abandoned until 1789 when the monk Luang Pho Yai came here. Villagers asked him to become the abbot of the temple and he renovated it. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The first location of the temple was on the bank of Sakae Krang River. The artifact of the place is a pulpit built by Luang Pho Yai that is opposite the temple. More buildings were later added by the monk Phra Ratchaphrom Yan Nen (Luang Pho Ruesi Ling Dam). The new convocation hall is beautiful with an ornately decorated interior. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The inner windows and doors have pictures of angels. His Majesty the King presided over a ceremony to officially open the building. Surronding the building is a traditional columned wall. Images of Luang Pho Pan and Luang Pho Yai 3 times the actual size is at the corner of the front wall. Furthermore, the new site has a wide area as well as many pavilions with accommodation for meditation. The main hall is open during 09.00-11.45 hrs. and 14.00-16.00 hrs. daily.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-83671390558242165062011-05-08T02:10:00.000-07:002011-05-08T02:15:03.266-07:00Wat Ming Mueang : Nan<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhv4oYt2mXzycWbKOFTzkdNRouGOpLd-tyU1-XHU5uDRCR-zipzU5q88JrDsskrW5_IJDqKESrnndXiF1dB0c4wATAq9VKEOTYYswxIBDKuufSHbsXd8Mcb9jNp0CdK0xoy701EBqd1JT/s1600/Wat_Ming_Mueang+.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhv4oYt2mXzycWbKOFTzkdNRouGOpLd-tyU1-XHU5uDRCR-zipzU5q88JrDsskrW5_IJDqKESrnndXiF1dB0c4wATAq9VKEOTYYswxIBDKuufSHbsXd8Mcb9jNp0CdK0xoy701EBqd1JT/s400/Wat_Ming_Mueang+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604271123374862946" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Wat Ming Mueang</span> is on Suriyaphong Road. It was constructed in 1857. Its distinguishing point is the stucco reliefs on the outer wall of the ubosot, presenting the skill of the Chiang Saen craftsmen. The patterns are very exquisite. Within the ubosot are mural paintings depicting the lifestyles of the Nan people by present-day local craftsmen. Moreover, within the compound of the temple stands the city pillar in a cruciform-plan pavilion at its front. The city pillar is 3 metres high. Its base is decorated with engraved and gilded wooden design. The top of the pillar was engraved into 4 faces of the Brahma God, representing Phrom Wihan (Brahmavihara) 4 – the four sublime states of mind; namely, Metta - kindness, Karuna - compassion, Mudita – sympathy, and Upekkha - equanimity.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-74469826458868992572011-05-08T01:55:00.000-07:002011-05-08T02:03:11.171-07:00Wat Woranat Banphot : Nakhon Sawan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zmG-kVPkMh-fG21_qibp_KcZy53qdjO_AxmiDXskVPPNRc66Hl5WBQaCswB2lGr2GU7fFvlDPzpea7Dyoy03sFRYkNal6g_hAupAv7L-jCqRc2EIcKOYzqowb_Yc9_MZUK1zJLw-1hoW/s1600/Wat_Woranat+_Banphot_thailand.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zmG-kVPkMh-fG21_qibp_KcZy53qdjO_AxmiDXskVPPNRc66Hl5WBQaCswB2lGr2GU7fFvlDPzpea7Dyoy03sFRYkNal6g_hAupAv7L-jCqRc2EIcKOYzqowb_Yc9_MZUK1zJLw-1hoW/s400/Wat_Woranat+_Banphot_thailand.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604267582315328882" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Woranat Banphot</span> (Khao Kop) is an old temple of the province on the peak of Khao Kop 185.5 meters above sea level. There are 2 ways up; a stairway of 439 steps and an asphalt road 3 meters wide. The peak has a replica of Lord Buddhas Footprint and a pagoda encasing the relic of Lord Buddha built when Sukhothai was the countrys capital. The temple was praised by the Department of Religious Affairs as the best development temple of 1966. A nearby hill is the site of some television relay stations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-59469534299598902172010-02-09T05:03:00.000-08:002010-02-09T05:45:57.027-08:00Wat Phra Boromthat and Ancient Tak City : Tak<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9X25ctVIg-PRFdnh9SCK4Dwr4kDPZzJW80mGVClmo_43aVOTMlrdXcDG8DgnEjo8OCwkS2GTDKPsiZrFqr_M8vHTE9VbNDvhTq4ZYH_rxHHUEa3_fdfse-m5lYb5SxUBnuhzVwquimYEm/s1600-h/Wat_Phra_Boromthat.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9X25ctVIg-PRFdnh9SCK4Dwr4kDPZzJW80mGVClmo_43aVOTMlrdXcDG8DgnEjo8OCwkS2GTDKPsiZrFqr_M8vHTE9VbNDvhTq4ZYH_rxHHUEa3_fdfse-m5lYb5SxUBnuhzVwquimYEm/s320/Wat_Phra_Boromthat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436239204274102258" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The area of </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Phra Boromthat </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">in Amphoe Ban Tak is the former site of Ancient Tak City. Lying along the bank of Maenam Ping, approximately 25 kilometers north of the City, the site contains several ruins including the legendary hill-top pagoda in Phum Khao Binth style (of Sukhothai era).</span></span> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">The pagoda was built by King Ramkhamhaeng the Great to mark his victory in the hand to hand combat on the elephants back against King Khun Sam Chon, the ruler of Muang Chot (currently Amphoe Mae Sot). The pagoda shares Myanmar's famous Chawedagong's features and houses holy Buddha relics. Locally known as the royal pagoda or Chedi Yutta Hatthi, it is located next to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Phra Boromthat</span>.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">The temple (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Phra Boromthat</span>) itself is extraordinary with wooden door panels and roof decorations that are magnificently crafted. In addition, the story of the Lord Buddha is depicted on the temples wooden window panels which are covered in real gold.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;">Photo credits to <a href="http://www.thai-tour.com/thai-tour/North/Tak/data/place/pic_watprabarommathat.htm">thai-tour.com</a></span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-89968899058756182652010-02-09T04:58:00.000-08:002010-02-09T05:02:19.222-08:00Wat Si Talaram : Tak<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEmwGkCf0XTXv8hYsR6dmyCOY7y15vVeU1lgY5bOZqeeLv-vrRETPDDP5Nd83IZqTilDq9MuH2-MJOUeuat4npmV1-hyUKSf3ITT70qCyMNT2aPcCW2xXlcCYPHM9TCuMEX8x-uNH3yJbc/s1600-h/Wat_Si_Talaram.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEmwGkCf0XTXv8hYsR6dmyCOY7y15vVeU1lgY5bOZqeeLv-vrRETPDDP5Nd83IZqTilDq9MuH2-MJOUeuat4npmV1-hyUKSf3ITT70qCyMNT2aPcCW2xXlcCYPHM9TCuMEX8x-uNH3yJbc/s400/Wat_Si_Talaram.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436228034752633778" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Located in Trok Ban Chin, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Sri Talaram</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is not just an ordinary temple located in a peaceful area. The most unique feature of </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Sri Talaram</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is its European-style architecture, reflected in its ordination hall. In addition, enshrined within the sermon hall made of carved wood is an ancient </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ayuthaya-style Buddha image</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;">Photo credits to thai-tour.com</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-15248373612553590612010-02-09T04:42:00.000-08:002010-02-09T04:50:37.165-08:00Wat Khao Di Salak : Suphanburi<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_414lIpGKCCSWNV1oha_KfmS_CVPkDERt-QzX-CwIcVWI9Wjuf3Ycr3F_vcSZVTekNs90XesbhPRuyenyPsAiRYbPQeEEX4dBbEMCcHwP1a5_WdrBFR_I-n4nFyvw3OcJ38J5YE4wu4xd/s1600-h/Wat_Khao_Di_Salak.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_414lIpGKCCSWNV1oha_KfmS_CVPkDERt-QzX-CwIcVWI9Wjuf3Ycr3F_vcSZVTekNs90XesbhPRuyenyPsAiRYbPQeEEX4dBbEMCcHwP1a5_WdrBFR_I-n4nFyvw3OcJ38J5YE4wu4xd/s400/Wat_Khao_Di_Salak.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436224257376735218" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The hilltop temple is located in Tambon Don Kha, 8 kilometres from downtown Amphoe U Thong. It houses quite a special Buddha’s footprint, a bas-relief footprint carved out of red sandstone. The footprint is 65.5 centimetres wide and 141.5 centimetres long.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwI6X-Fb6BbIDOoHoOwG7EEHiXGje22C-LYo8r9jO7USbLWc8n_oBqa_oFndV1cZxtacbsLisihCFIKsb8U2D_EqGTMgfK8u2OVl4pq8fq7Kn6Eq1Y4a5cRdF8IsnwdVq5Dkz5CuKXaDJ/s1600-h/Wat_Khao_Di_Salak-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwI6X-Fb6BbIDOoHoOwG7EEHiXGje22C-LYo8r9jO7USbLWc8n_oBqa_oFndV1cZxtacbsLisihCFIKsb8U2D_EqGTMgfK8u2OVl4pq8fq7Kn6Eq1Y4a5cRdF8IsnwdVq5Dkz5CuKXaDJ/s400/Wat_Khao_Di_Salak-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436224635511387010" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Buddha footprint</span><br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Archaeologists presumed that the footprint is an art object of the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dvaravati style</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, dating back to 9th -11th century. Furthermore, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Buddha images</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and artefacts were discovered from a rock cavity. From the peak, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the town.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photo credits to www.suphanburi.go.th</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-77921049083217715892010-02-09T04:28:00.000-08:002010-02-09T04:44:12.191-08:00Wat Pa Lelai : Suphanburi<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuL7r76NZj1A7iDIxaX1g8iBWonaeplT4Yk0fJhQKcfqEYO_zcWGQcJ9GL5N5iNoIqQYM32D9qRLFv-sdL7O4Bp3L1VcqlUL65BVn6YLTrWn7eIQf49gozGB0n6Wy0_leurPPXdCq7NvN1/s1600-h/Wat_Pa_Lelai.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuL7r76NZj1A7iDIxaX1g8iBWonaeplT4Yk0fJhQKcfqEYO_zcWGQcJ9GL5N5iNoIqQYM32D9qRLFv-sdL7O4Bp3L1VcqlUL65BVn6YLTrWn7eIQf49gozGB0n6Wy0_leurPPXdCq7NvN1/s400/Wat_Pa_Lelai.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436220435844899762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtEjJC1JmD3oyt4ozllmeXXUECoBMPdTtMYFo_v_LhD9eKjJ88rLnVNlcIVEeNzenJtIRk35rb_N9oTKNm9_eM3J16JYRoqND9iHR7_tpEtvWxJFax9NxrS5nJWWBLlHCKy4fqSqN-rsWJ/s1600-h/Wat_Pa_Lelai.-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtEjJC1JmD3oyt4ozllmeXXUECoBMPdTtMYFo_v_LhD9eKjJ88rLnVNlcIVEeNzenJtIRk35rb_N9oTKNm9_eM3J16JYRoqND9iHR7_tpEtvWxJFax9NxrS5nJWWBLlHCKy4fqSqN-rsWJ/s400/Wat_Pa_Lelai.-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436220424232440274" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;" >This is a very old temple located on the west bank of the river on Malaimaen Road in the town. It is believed to have been built some 800 years ago when <span style="font-weight: bold;">Suphan Buri</span> was a prosperous community. A huge sitting Buddha image named "Luang Pho To", 23 metres in height, is enshrined in the main chapel. The image was originally situated in the open area and was later covered by the chapel. Worship fairs celebrating the image are held twice a year in April and November.</span> <p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In addition, an old Thai style house called Khum Khun Chang has been built in the temple compound. The design of the construction has followed the description in Khun Chang-Khun Phan, a classic Thai poem which is a work of Sunthon Phu, the greatest poet of Thailand during the early Bangkok period.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photo credits to www.suphanburi.go.th</span><br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-10293538417627600532010-01-24T20:27:00.000-08:002010-01-24T21:00:12.820-08:00Wat Chula Mani : Samut Songkhram<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyvRG0zibmlFOzzQQ4KbPa2UindhkQvXOForgHPeB3B_CcrL5Y6y8Hc9gRx8niTaBOtk99H_19q4DS90AxB4DyBQZ1paM-R9RGGah0dqU-A2GKzQ-9wBk0b5Q2trc9662n_WqilvOUaKB/s1600-h/Wat_Chula_Mani.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyvRG0zibmlFOzzQQ4KbPa2UindhkQvXOForgHPeB3B_CcrL5Y6y8Hc9gRx8niTaBOtk99H_19q4DS90AxB4DyBQZ1paM-R9RGGah0dqU-A2GKzQ-9wBk0b5Q2trc9662n_WqilvOUaKB/s400/Wat_Chula_Mani.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430536575212405234" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Chula Mani </span>is located on Highway 325 (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Samut Songkhram</span> – Bang Phae) between Km 34-35 in Tambon Bang Chang. This ancient temple sits on the bank where the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Amphawa </span>Canal connects with the Phi Lok Canal. The temple was built in the Ayutthaya period during the late reign of King Prasatthong. It was presumed that Thao Kaeophaluek (Noi), Mistress of the Bang Chang Market and a forebear of the royal lineage of Bang Chang, built the temple. The back of the temple was initially the residence of Khun Nak (Queen Ammarinthramat of King Rama I) and Khun Bunrot (Queen Si Suriyenthramat of King Rama II).</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />Photo credits to thai-tour.com</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-75096416746045764612010-01-24T19:52:00.000-08:002010-01-24T20:23:29.944-08:00Wat Samuha Pradittharam : Saraburi<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghVC0lY256HErZDQixzO8JkB5gZVkL36HYmGv4nesQoJWu7kQvuvm3fx3EKEbRhbYzJea5lPDMY8iKksrV_XkhX8df_8crW0pk95Nbhr7jXoMC5XqpkULMWDgHWN1KYsk2Ldfg6jNl3KR/s1600-h/Wat_Samuha_Pradittharam+.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghVC0lY256HErZDQixzO8JkB5gZVkL36HYmGv4nesQoJWu7kQvuvm3fx3EKEbRhbYzJea5lPDMY8iKksrV_XkhX8df_8crW0pk95Nbhr7jXoMC5XqpkULMWDgHWN1KYsk2Ldfg6jNl3KR/s400/Wat_Samuha_Pradittharam+.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430527289801444370" border="0" /></a></div> </div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSxAJ2a0qp8sgUvAX33dlzrYmA8YqhKQ2utxVKcl_sT-kFGhBaBwS9NemMvt7p0m9z_rxrTehHg-4wL6PIM4ptBKYun7vjwbh-N6q0vZxx5IjBEsolhAVMTgMl1oj4N6Fb6NchM86RLn8/s1600-h/mural_painting.gif"><br /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Samuha Pradittharam</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is located in Suan Dok Mai Sub-district, 2 kilometres from the District Office. Its Ubosot was completely constructed in 1897. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSxAJ2a0qp8sgUvAX33dlzrYmA8YqhKQ2utxVKcl_sT-kFGhBaBwS9NemMvt7p0m9z_rxrTehHg-4wL6PIM4ptBKYun7vjwbh-N6q0vZxx5IjBEsolhAVMTgMl1oj4N6Fb6NchM86RLn8/s1600-h/mural_painting.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSxAJ2a0qp8sgUvAX33dlzrYmA8YqhKQ2utxVKcl_sT-kFGhBaBwS9NemMvt7p0m9z_rxrTehHg-4wL6PIM4ptBKYun7vjwbh-N6q0vZxx5IjBEsolhAVMTgMl1oj4N6Fb6NchM86RLn8/s400/mural_painting.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430527284349976674" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span>mural painting </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >in Wat Samuha Pradittharam</span><br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Inside are very beautiful </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">mural paintings</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> depicting the Khawi folk tale, the main Buddha image taken from Sukhothai’s Ancient City and cast of bronze covering with gold leaves in the posture of subduing Mara, as well as, the images of the Lord’s 2 major disciples: Moggallana and Sariputta residing on both sides. In September every year, a traditional long boat race is organised at this temple.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">photo credits to www.saraburitourism.com</span><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-29979821870784974372009-11-03T04:32:00.000-08:002009-11-03T04:42:16.412-08:00Wat Songtham Worawihan : Samut Prakarn<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqZE9fJEpukKorGxF1I2CUa9ODLwpQardtCB_znZlIkI6e5EnsskSUrgcPeY4RAk6IF67NEJgNaQEfQEJaAmREXWIdwhD9L-Hd5s6yqxv8fnm1cFv2kv2XUiw_EzQTYnqV_JJDCyaiSaE/s1600-h/Wat_Songtham_Worawihan.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqZE9fJEpukKorGxF1I2CUa9ODLwpQardtCB_znZlIkI6e5EnsskSUrgcPeY4RAk6IF67NEJgNaQEfQEJaAmREXWIdwhD9L-Hd5s6yqxv8fnm1cFv2kv2XUiw_EzQTYnqV_JJDCyaiSaE/s400/Wat_Songtham_Worawihan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399854913259046114" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p style="text-indent: 5%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Songtham Worawihan</span> is an <span style="font-weight: bold;">old temple</span> of Mon-Buddhism sect. It was constructed at the same time when Muang Nakhon Khuaenkhan was being built, during the reign of King Rama III. At present, it is a second class royal monastery. The huge Phra Raman Chedi was built in Mon style. Buildings in this temple are built of brick and cement. A decoration on the roof of the temple is made of teak. The replication of Lord Buddha's Footprint was enshrined inside the temple.<br /><br />Tags : <a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple">buddhist temple</a> /<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Thailand+Temple">Thailand Temple</a> /<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Thailand">Thailand</a><br /></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-15660545228165371422009-10-14T06:34:00.000-07:002009-10-14T06:49:48.131-07:00Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat : Ratchaburi<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeP337gbyolBhoMENn5kMKPitm2tEy34eXl0yz8tGmCMdyAiBoQMFUwIbA0OQC3QE-CaveM4fn47b6DLYuo51Hl7UhXx-vePeRKYBkxHJEuytsqUdqEsHxsWX9Ra9ivo9Os0vmG32ROdQy/s1600-h/Wat_Phra_Si_Rattana_Mahathat.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeP337gbyolBhoMENn5kMKPitm2tEy34eXl0yz8tGmCMdyAiBoQMFUwIbA0OQC3QE-CaveM4fn47b6DLYuo51Hl7UhXx-vePeRKYBkxHJEuytsqUdqEsHxsWX9Ra9ivo9Os0vmG32ROdQy/s400/Wat_Phra_Si_Rattana_Mahathat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392452163772611634" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p style="text-indent: 5%;">This ancient temple, locally called <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Na Phra That</span>, is situated on the west bank of the Mae Klong River in the town. Its elegant prang or pagoda remains in good condition and was probably copied from Cambodia's Angkor Wat. The prang made of bricks and stones stands on a rectangular base with pathways around the cloisters. The outer stucco designs were made in the reign of King Borommakot of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ayutthaya</span>. Buddha images of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dvaravati</span>,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Lop Buri</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ayutthaya periods</span> are placed around the pagoda.<br /></p><p style="text-indent: 5%;">2 kilometres west of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Na Phra That</span> on the route to Khao Ngu is <a href="http://wat-thai-temple.blogspot.com/2007/04/wat-aranyik-phitsanulok.html">Wat Aranyik</a> with a prang identical to that of Wat Na Phra That but smaller in size.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />Photo credits to </span></span>http://ecurriculum.mv.ac.th<br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Wat+Phra+Si+Rattana+Mahathat" rel="tag">Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Ratchaburi" rel="tag">Ratchaburi</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple" rel="tag">buddhist temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Thailand" rel="tag">Thailand</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thai+temple" rel="tag">thai temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wat+thai" rel="tag">wat thai</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-38484165202804985812009-10-14T05:50:00.000-07:002009-10-14T06:07:55.190-07:00Wat Khian Bang Kaeo : Phatthalung<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCITs1NoKlAWd0N-eDGVTcEhHho-IMqR7W0qL6JDupmltOo7MNAXSn5hd2oAIC1LQIScw_eTVbivhUYrOKoSYHRUE7mXyTbbbdrLtPxz-qKWU8WMaWgJJtzhTYOD3Tr0TgREzyigXxXQPo/s1600-h/Wat_Khian_Bang_Kaeo.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 373px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCITs1NoKlAWd0N-eDGVTcEhHho-IMqR7W0qL6JDupmltOo7MNAXSn5hd2oAIC1LQIScw_eTVbivhUYrOKoSYHRUE7mXyTbbbdrLtPxz-qKWU8WMaWgJJtzhTYOD3Tr0TgREzyigXxXQPo/s400/Wat_Khian_Bang_Kaeo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392441333451996706" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;" ><p style="text-indent: 5%;">This temple is on Highway No. 4081, 7 kilometres past Khao Chaison district office, in the area of Ban Bang Kaeo at Km. 14. A left-hand road leads to the temple. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Khian</span> is situated on the bank of Songkhla Lake. This old monastery has the sacred Phra That Bang Kaeo, built in the same style as <a href="http://wat-thai-temple.blogspot.com/2008/03/wat-phra-mahathat-nakhon-si-thamarat.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Phra Maha That Chedi</span></a> in Nakhon Si Thammarat but smaller. This is one of the oldest historical sites of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Phatthalung</span>, dating back to the early Ayutthaya period. It is believed that the temple area was once the site of Phatthalung town because many laterite ruins and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Buddha images</span> have been found her</p></span>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Wat+Khian+Bang+Kaeo" rel="tag">Wat Khian Bang Kaeo</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Phatthalung" rel="tag">Phatthalung</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple" rel="tag">buddhist temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Thailand" rel="tag">Thailand</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thai+temple" rel="tag">thai temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wat+thai" rel="tag">wat thai</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-29145899079466342362009-10-09T22:19:00.000-07:002009-10-09T22:36:17.099-07:00Wat Li : Phayao<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWF5qe5EMjhj2rjXlz4TUTD6F1Ki2NHsYQSujhghZHsnfQCxqSvZfnT5DCFQPrH9u2cFLl2cNli4stzJiIwZn6bYRWvtsWSo_6L9BWi95nRkbFx7Y9Z1s7569xsIHQKFnOnNbhl6VMXICt/s1600-h/Wat_Li_Prayao.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWF5qe5EMjhj2rjXlz4TUTD6F1Ki2NHsYQSujhghZHsnfQCxqSvZfnT5DCFQPrH9u2cFLl2cNli4stzJiIwZn6bYRWvtsWSo_6L9BWi95nRkbFx7Y9Z1s7569xsIHQKFnOnNbhl6VMXICt/s400/Wat_Li_Prayao.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390839289601760018" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><p style="text-indent: 5%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Li is located at Ban Lai Ing, near the 3rd Municipality School, Wiang Sub-district. It is an ancient and significant temple of </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Phayao</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> constructed in 1495 to be presented to Phrachao Yot </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chiang Rai</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, the king of </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chiang Mai</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Town.</span><br /></p><p style="text-indent: 5%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Li is its original name. It is an ancient northern Thai dialect, meaning Kat or Talat or market. Therefore, it means a temple in the area of the market community. Within the compound of the temple, there are important ancient remains; namely, Phrathat Wat Li, and many artefacts of the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Phayao</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Kingdom, especially the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">sandstone Buddha images</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. Moreover, there is a museum collecting various artefacts.</span></p></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photo credits to </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >www.thai-tour.com</span><br /><br />Related Post :Temple in Phayao <br />- <a href="http://wat-thai-temple.blogspot.com/2009/04/wat-tha-fa-tai-phayao.html">Wat Tha Fa Tai</a><br />- <a href="http://wat-thai-temple.blogspot.com/2007/05/wat-analayo-doi-busarakham-phayao.html">Wat Analayo-Doi Busarakham</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Wat+Li" rel="tag">Wat Li</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Phayao" rel="tag">Phayao</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple" rel="tag">buddhist temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Thailand" rel="tag">Thailand</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thai+temple" rel="tag">thai temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wat+thai" rel="tag">wat thai</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-29347390272620965502009-09-30T06:59:00.000-07:002009-09-30T07:11:14.137-07:00Wat Khao Khunpanom : Nakhon Si Thamarat<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QNYUvZ3kqTLE6Rtbm6uWv6ASzXJhOcw-nbdHO7Vw6fcmuHi4el6-8i76_HvOzQsWOUQUrjZKLexJ424MOrL0PDmu04WncuQT4fnh2EWK2nmPL7MJVo5DvMfcCkuecqqK5R6iFAO7-jEU/s1600-h/Wat_Khao_Khunpanom.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QNYUvZ3kqTLE6Rtbm6uWv6ASzXJhOcw-nbdHO7Vw6fcmuHi4el6-8i76_HvOzQsWOUQUrjZKLexJ424MOrL0PDmu04WncuQT4fnh2EWK2nmPL7MJVo5DvMfcCkuecqqK5R6iFAO7-jEU/s400/Wat_Khao_Khunpanom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387261881944400914" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This temple is at Moo 3, Tambol Baan Koh, take Highway 4016 from the city to 21st Milestone pass Promloke Market, turn right into the street for another 2.5 km.</p><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Khao Khunpanom</span> is an important temple in history and archaeology. It has caves with cement wall and markers like the city wall. The front wall is decorated with chinaware. Inside the caves are about 30 statues of Buddha made from copper and a copper Buddha’s footprint.</p><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Some of the caves here are connected. It was assumed that this was the residency of King Taksin the Great but some said it was the recreation place of Princess Kaesinee the daughter of Chao Nara Suriyawong, who ruled Nakhonsithammarat from 1769 to 1776.</p><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">From the conversation of the monk at this temple, there are many who believe that this was the place King Taksin came to make merit with his followers after being abdicated from the throne. He later died while being a monk at this temple. On the walkway up the hill, there’s a Science Centre for Study of Khao Khunpanom to give knowledge in science, technology, environment and eco-tourism to the public.</p><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The community of Khao Khumpanom is a cultural community. There are many activities such as boy-scout camping & meeting, tourism group to visit fruit orchards with bicycles, etc.</p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photo credits to </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >www.thai-tour.com </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[source: www.nakhontourism.org]</span><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Wat+Khao+Khunpanom" rel="tag">Wat Khao Khunpanom</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Nakhon+Si+Thamarat" rel="tag">Nakhon Si Thamarat</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple" rel="tag">buddhist temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Thailand" rel="tag">Thailand</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thai+temple" rel="tag">thai temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wat+thai" rel="tag">wat thai</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-54794486887003663712009-09-30T06:48:00.000-07:002009-09-30T07:01:31.866-07:00Thai Style Monk’s House at Wat Wang West : Nakhon Si Thamarat<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTPPrWrqxLxDM7UmSGvboZpHL6rUXNXEz-M09_OoaLCjso8c3uDPaMLry6n-gV-dPNg6_bRhwMJRE8K6Psj2MdcNnxnh5l8s2BNLXUkGCOu_w-zaN-7x-kixnSAKoTeC_QuqBIDTuMyHH/s1600-h/Wat_Wang_West.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTPPrWrqxLxDM7UmSGvboZpHL6rUXNXEz-M09_OoaLCjso8c3uDPaMLry6n-gV-dPNg6_bRhwMJRE8K6Psj2MdcNnxnh5l8s2BNLXUkGCOu_w-zaN-7x-kixnSAKoTeC_QuqBIDTuMyHH/s400/Wat_Wang_West.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387257348967794370" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><p style="text-indent: 5%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It’s situated on Ratchadamnern Road on the area that is believed to be opposite the East Palace that belonged to Chaojom Prang. It used to be a park and later Chaophaya Nakhon (Noi) gave the East Palace and the park opposite to the temple so it became </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Wang West</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> (West Palace Temple). In 1888, Prakroo Kachad (Yong) and his disciples had built a set of monk’s house with 3 buildings consisted of gabled-roof, each roof connected to each other. The houses used carved- wooden partitions. The doors, windows and ventilators were decorated with unique Nakhon-style. In 1992 the Siam Architectural Society had picked</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />[source: www.nakhontourism.org]</span><br /></p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tags : </span><a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Wat+Wang+West">Wat Wang West</a> /<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Nakhon+Si+Thamarat">Nakhon Si Thamarat </a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple">buddhist temple</a> /<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Thai+temple">Thai temple</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-25449047624951795852009-09-30T04:10:00.000-07:002009-09-30T05:33:38.436-07:00Wat Si Mongkhon Tai : Mukdahan<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPnkCQv6-W3rqPSF601qVongXstKN29WgK8sPXt8MWHez2py7JJ3uwqKLelchl_DlI0PZEZ4imvkG3RPNdya9ZPW_KcMga9p7rko1PKHZh5cEgSt9YtefHBGbY3dteLsq_cJjgoI4Nsou/s1600-h/Wat_Si_Mongkhon_Tai.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPnkCQv6-W3rqPSF601qVongXstKN29WgK8sPXt8MWHez2py7JJ3uwqKLelchl_DlI0PZEZ4imvkG3RPNdya9ZPW_KcMga9p7rko1PKHZh5cEgSt9YtefHBGbY3dteLsq_cJjgoI4Nsou/s400/Wat_Si_Mongkhon_Tai.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387236743854166530" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Si Mongkhon Tai</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is near the immigration checkpoint. The temple houses an important Buddha image of the province, Phra Chao Ong Luang, an image built before the citys founding. This brick image is 2.2 metres wide and 2 metres high. According to legend, the first lord of Mukdahan discovered it while he was overseeing the citys construction. In addition, another image made of steel was found under a Bodi tree with only its top part protruding from the ground. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photo credits to </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >www.thai-tour.com </span></p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Wat+Si+Mongkhon+Tai" rel="tag">Wat Si Mongkhon Tai</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mukdahan" rel="tag">Mukdahan</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple" rel="tag">buddhist temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Thailand" rel="tag">Thailand</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thai+temple" rel="tag">thai temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wat+thai" rel="tag">wat thai</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-69905196493712209622009-09-25T22:57:00.000-07:002009-09-25T23:07:56.929-07:00Phra Narai Ratchaniwet (King Narais Palace) : Lopburi (2)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_7MamX7f4YZi3-qqtge0nHnAziwq_g0xcVORCik3HHSN5mpq0BZcjzPhHhEWJC52M-hFLqS2Jwh86iPYZg-aTt79hnP0xezo-oQ0dlD5-I4Tmj-u7MKJpLPtOK2rk5mV4nNf49cxMd59/s1600-h/Narai_Ratchaniwet_Palace-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_7MamX7f4YZi3-qqtge0nHnAziwq_g0xcVORCik3HHSN5mpq0BZcjzPhHhEWJC52M-hFLqS2Jwh86iPYZg-aTt79hnP0xezo-oQ0dlD5-I4Tmj-u7MKJpLPtOK2rk5mV4nNf49cxMd59/s400/Narai_Ratchaniwet_Palace-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385652027340915490" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />[Photo credits to www.tat.or.th]</span><br /></div><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Structures built during the reign of King Narai the Great include:</span></p> <span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Chantara Phaisan Pavilion<br /></strong><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The first Palace of King Narai the Great in Lop Buri, the Pavilion was subsequently turned into an audience hall after he moved his residence to the Suttha Sawan Pavilion. The fact that the building is of pure Thai architectural style indicates that no French architects were involved in the design and construction process. King Rama IV (King Mongkut of the Ratanakosin era) restored the building in 1863. The Pavilion was once used by the privy-council as a meeting hall. Now, it serves as a hall displaying archaeological and art objects, especially the Lop Buri-style stone Buddha images, historic paintings from the era of King Narai the Great and Buddhist art objects from the Ayutthaya and Ratanakosin period.</p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Phra Khlang Supharat<br /></strong><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This compound was built as a place to store royal treasures and royal goods sold to foreign merchants during the late 1600s. It is commonly known as the Twelve Treasure Houses.</p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Elephant and Horse Stables<br /></strong><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This compound is located close to the wall separating the outer and middle sections of the Palace.</p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>The Water Reservoir<br /></strong><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Constructed during the reign of King Narai the Great, the reservoir stored water which came from a freshwater lake Tale Chupsorn, through the well designed terra cotta pipes. Tale Chupsorn was the main lake supplying drinking water to Lop Buri residents.</p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>The Dusit Sawan Thanya Maha Prasat Hall<br /></strong><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Constructed under the royal command of King Narai the Great, the Hall was formerly used by King Narai as an audience hall receiving high-ranking foreign ambassadors. This was the place where the King received Chevalier de Chaumont, the representative of King Louis XIV of France. The Hall was built in a perfect blending of French and Thai architectural styles.</p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>The Suttha Sawan Pavilion<br /></strong><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Pavilion was once located amidst a beautifully decorated garden with ponds and fountains. This was the place where King Narai the Great resided and died on 11 July 1688. Apart from the Pavilion, which had been restored by King Mongkut, only the remains of man-made hills and fountains can be seen.</p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Kraison Siharat Hall<br /></strong><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Commonly known as Phra Thinang Yen, the Hall is located on an island in a dried up lake, Thale Chupson, which once supplied fresh drinking water to the people of Lop Buri. Kraison Siharat Hall was used as the residence of King Narai, Jesuits and envoys of King Louis XIV of France when they came to witness a lunar eclipse on 11 December, 1685</p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Phra Chao Hao Building<br /></strong><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Built by King Narai the Great, the building is located to the south of the outer section of the palace. Serving as the Kings private audience hall, the building featured Thai-style architecture of which it is currently possible to see only the remains of wall sections with visible decorative motifs at the doors and windows.</p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Banquet Hall<br /></strong><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Surrounded on three sides by ponds, the Hall was built to entertain important foreign visitors. One of the remains includes a brick platform facing the Hall, which was used as a stage or theater possibly for shadow plays or dances indicating that the place was once used as an entertainment compound.</p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Phiman Mongkut Pavilion</strong><br /><p style="text-indent: 5%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This pavilion was a three-story brick building where King Rama IV (King Mongkut) resided when he visited Lop Buri during the renovation of the Palace. Connected to the pavilion are three other buildings namely Suttha Winitchai Pavilion, Chai Sattrakon Pavilion and Akson Sattrakhom. All of these buildings are now being used as the offices of the Lop Buri National Museum.</span><br /><br /><strong>Phra Prathiap Building<br /></strong></p><p style="text-indent: 5%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A group of eight two-story buildings built behind King Mongkut's residence (Phiman Mongkut Pavilion), which were used as residences for inner court officials.</span><br /><br /><strong>Royal Guards Residence</strong><br /></p><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This is located at the entrance of the middle court.</p></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><a href="http://wat-thai-temple.blogspot.com/2009/09/phra-narai-ratchaniwet-king-narais.html">Phra Narai Ratchaniwet (King Narais Palace) : Lopburi (1)</a><br /></span></p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Phra+Narai+Ratchaniwet" rel="tag">Phra Narai Ratchaniwet</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Lopburi" rel="tag">Lopburi</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Thailand" rel="tag">Thailand</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/ancient" rel="tag">ancient</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/palace" rel="tag">Palace</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-41685627884300699782009-09-25T21:27:00.000-07:002009-09-25T22:57:26.637-07:00Phra Narai Ratchaniwet (King Narais Palace) : Lopburi (1)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8lnlGNzHDr8qGuHNGaxpj_mvq9k_MR_5rLddh4cTOLhmjvuvEmkZoKFBFe-W6TOcgvbF79KYrOA5dl7Cqxs3BsP7cOjmSWNlfh6w7I2FfaJiqaWkirvgqP85Y1BgNalLvSmUVevC7qXW/s1600-h/Narai_Ratchaniwet_Palace.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8lnlGNzHDr8qGuHNGaxpj_mvq9k_MR_5rLddh4cTOLhmjvuvEmkZoKFBFe-W6TOcgvbF79KYrOA5dl7Cqxs3BsP7cOjmSWNlfh6w7I2FfaJiqaWkirvgqP85Y1BgNalLvSmUVevC7qXW/s400/Narai_Ratchaniwet_Palace.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385649995514823330" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">[Photo credits to www.tat.or.th]</span><br /></div><p style="text-indent: 5%;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The <span style="font-weight: bold;">palace</span> was built in 1665 and 1677, when </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">King Narai</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> the Great decided to make Lop Buri the second capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Although the buildings were designed by with the contributions of French architects, the Khmer influence was still strong. The Palace was a perfect blend of the both world, an awesome mixture of </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Khmer-European styles</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span><br /></span></p><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">After the death of King Narai the Great in 1688, the palace was deserted. It was not until the reign of King Rama IV during the Ratanakosin era, that the Palace was restored and renamed Narai Ratchaniwet.</span> </p><p></p><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Palace</span> is located in the town center, between Ratchadamnoen Road and Pratu Chai Road. The whole complex has been turned into the Lop Buri National Museum (commonly known as King Narai National Museum).</span></p> <p></p><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">The Palace can be accessed through the Pratu Phayakkha, which is currently a town park, located off Sorasak Road. The Palace opens Wednesdays through Sundays from 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.</span></p> <p></p><p style="text-indent: 5%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Within the Palace lies a number of compounds containing pavilions, some built during the reign of King Narai and others constructed during the reign of King Rama IV. </span></p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Phra+Narai+Ratchaniwet" rel="tag">Phra Narai Ratchaniwet</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Lopburi" rel="tag">Lopburi</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Thailand" rel="tag">Thailand</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/ancient" rel="tag">ancient</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/palace" rel="tag">Palace</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-60488729250471205392009-09-19T20:15:00.000-07:002009-09-25T22:19:12.838-07:00Wat Phra Si Maha That : Lopburi<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ZXnKodWamiWfLz58KacZtCQ_ryK42y5cYOdFfjY72MHykRhVETUWa9Hqm0n021oX56POIG_exSmlIj9_IbJwlSIGntsZN6G13vP_-rj-KkMOlI_jF0HynDrn98g5FFbAEZs2LxoKSfCV/s1600-h/Wat_Phra_Si_Maha_That+.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ZXnKodWamiWfLz58KacZtCQ_ryK42y5cYOdFfjY72MHykRhVETUWa9Hqm0n021oX56POIG_exSmlIj9_IbJwlSIGntsZN6G13vP_-rj-KkMOlI_jF0HynDrn98g5FFbAEZs2LxoKSfCV/s400/Wat_Phra_Si_Maha_That+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383394533136240754" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><br /><p style="text-indent: 8%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The oldest temple with tallest Prang in Lop Buri, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Phra Si Maha That</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is located behind the railway station near the San Phra Kan. The Lop-Buri style prang in front of the temple was built around 1157 when the town came under Khmer rule. The U-Thong style Buddha images on the prang and the large viharn were later added by King Narai the Great. The laterite prang still has some original lintels and stucco work intact. A number of other chedis and prangs - most of which were restored were greatly influenced by both the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sukhothai</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ayutthaya</span> styles.<br /></p><p style="text-indent: 8%;">The admission fee is 50 baht each. A package ticket is also visiting at 150 baht each, covering admission to Phra Prang Sam Yot, Vichayen House and Kraison Siharat Hall<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></p></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[ Photo credits to http://lms.thaicyberu.go.th ]</span><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Wat+Phra+Si+Maha+That" rel="tag">Wat Phra Si Maha That</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Lopburi" rel="tag">Lopburi</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple" rel="tag">buddhist temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/ancient" rel="tag">ancient</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thai+temple" rel="tag">thai temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wat+thai" rel="tag">wat thai</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-72996297944661263642009-09-17T07:59:00.000-07:002009-09-17T08:19:50.675-07:00Wat Phra Bat Huai Tom : Lamphun<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5IrouSlyDp1P6EkE5D6hIV-n7QmfgSas5dOav7Q2nrdpaxHQyxMy0i1qK9eumFbBIZ6kruJoncFRJ6IrC37vb0EGeCDb7zYTbgcl-AmcIqpE6rAh87IWSyAjMqOfKpLQsOeqaElsMJJO/s1600-h/Wat_Phra_Bat_Huai_Tom.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5IrouSlyDp1P6EkE5D6hIV-n7QmfgSas5dOav7Q2nrdpaxHQyxMy0i1qK9eumFbBIZ6kruJoncFRJ6IrC37vb0EGeCDb7zYTbgcl-AmcIqpE6rAh87IWSyAjMqOfKpLQsOeqaElsMJJO/s400/Wat_Phra_Bat_Huai_Tom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382456084946294434" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Phra Bat Huai Tom</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is the largest temple in the district, boasting a large</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Lanna-style Chedi</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and an extensive place of worship built in laterite by Karens living in the vicinity who were admirers of the highly revered Phra Kru Ba Chaiwongsa. The temple is about 5 kilometres off Highway No. 106 at Km. 47. About 2 kilometres from Li is a group of five old pagoda known as the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chedi Ha Duang</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The site is believed to have been an ancient town. Covering an area of over 1,000 square kilometres is the Mae Ping National Park. Its main feature is the Ping River, which flows through the forests in the park. On both sides are fertile forest-lands with sheer cliffs providing beautiful natural scenery. Certain parts of the waterway spread out to form reservoir-like bodies of water with numerous small islands and rapids.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[Photo source: www.rakpratat.com]</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tags: </span><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Lamphun" rel="tag">Lamphun</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Wat+Phra+Bat+Huai+Tom" rel="tag">Wat Phra Bat Huai Tom</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple" rel="tag">buddhist temple</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Thailand+Temple">Thailand Temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Wat" rel="tag">Wat</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/thai+temple">thai temple</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-89209868231727238962009-09-17T07:35:00.000-07:002009-09-17T07:58:27.150-07:00Wat Phra That Chom Ping and Wat Si Rong Mueang : Lampang<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTLneYakh2VIXoUBCxkqP6Ot2XW3xwnyOXJlZSm6iPoNHON4Cs0rxM5QTYwf2YMbDWMbyt6KQwsOSgCGiW125eAGJ55P51ETckhiRk1Q2IChvWg4-6wybislVuapMk7j4y9Dq3XMRDJgT/s1600-h/Wat_Phra_That_Chom_Ping.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTLneYakh2VIXoUBCxkqP6Ot2XW3xwnyOXJlZSm6iPoNHON4Cs0rxM5QTYwf2YMbDWMbyt6KQwsOSgCGiW125eAGJ55P51ETckhiRk1Q2IChvWg4-6wybislVuapMk7j4y9Dq3XMRDJgT/s400/Wat_Phra_That_Chom_Ping.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382449401785612370" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Phra That Chom Ping</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> :</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Using the same route as </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://wat-thai-temple.blogspot.com/2007/04/wat-pra-that-lampang-luang.html">Wat Phra That Lampang Luang</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> but taking a left turn at the district office and continue on for 14 kilometres is </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Phra That Chom Ping</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. Another age-old temple of </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lampang</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, its unique feature is the reflections in natural colors of Chedi which appear on the floor within the dark interior of the Ubosot.</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGdqveZRD2dQAQc7hGBe9VYPoavHb9l1Hmy-mpO3eCyQL5cx35xykRDlq71VnPuY0MXrzrlC3l3FEQKRzzZ0xblZx3zDL7DleDqfk7uuEqUBNI8kJoQKdBwjzEuLOsB7ola7-tJq2FAYR5/s1600-h/Wat_Si_Rong_Mueang.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGdqveZRD2dQAQc7hGBe9VYPoavHb9l1Hmy-mpO3eCyQL5cx35xykRDlq71VnPuY0MXrzrlC3l3FEQKRzzZ0xblZx3zDL7DleDqfk7uuEqUBNI8kJoQKdBwjzEuLOsB7ola7-tJq2FAYR5/s400/Wat_Si_Rong_Mueang.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382450616143201026" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Si Rong Mueang</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> :</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;" >To the west of town is <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Si Rong Mueang</span> , a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Burmese temple</span> built in 1905 during the time when <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lampang</span> was the commercial and forestry centre. Major architectural works include the Vihan made of wood with several overlapping gables in the Burmese style. It is a temple with elaborate carving decorations and plaster designs adorned with colored glass fashioned with delicate craftsmanship.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photo source: www.lampangcity.go.th, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >www.thai-tour.com </span><br /><br />Tags : <a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Wat+Phra+That+Chom+Ping">Wat Phra That Chom Ping</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Wat+Si+Rong+Mueang">Wat Si Rong Mueang</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Lampang">Lampang</a> /<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/thai+temple">thai temple</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Thailand+Temple">Thailand Temple</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple">buddhist temple</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-49463699091897502042009-09-17T07:19:00.000-07:002009-09-17T07:31:33.500-07:00Wat Tham Suea ( Tiger Cave Temple ) : Krabi<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpYA295S-9mwht1J44KhMAkfsXVn5Bw8QfdDPDWKyJW4AwrqWEaGdXshSj1xwnsXgdzHK_aow_RL1WTBzQOAh_woItObKv8e59KHWFKGE3clo9zTZYpNva3FvWwxwnbtEm0hJh57ml5VQ/s1600-h/Wat_Tham_Suea.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpYA295S-9mwht1J44KhMAkfsXVn5Bw8QfdDPDWKyJW4AwrqWEaGdXshSj1xwnsXgdzHK_aow_RL1WTBzQOAh_woItObKv8e59KHWFKGE3clo9zTZYpNva3FvWwxwnbtEm0hJh57ml5VQ/s400/Wat_Tham_Suea.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382442804928918466" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Tham Suea</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, </span></span><span style="visibility: visible; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search"> also known as "<span style="font-weight: bold;">Tiger cave Temple</span>,"</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is located in the Khiriwong Valley amidst lush forests and mountains with large trees over a hundred years old approximately 9 kilometers northeast of </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Krabi </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Town. Aside from being the site of a meditation center, the compound is also a place of archaeological and historical interest as excavations have uncovered stone tools, pottery remains and Buddha footprint crafting molds. In addition, a cave in the compound has what appears to be tiger paw prints in the stone.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photo source : </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">www.watthumsuakrabi.com</span><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tags : </span><a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Wat+Tham+Suea">Wat Tham Suea</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Tiger+Cave+Temple">Tiger Cave Temple</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Krabi">Krabi</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Thai+temple">Thai temple</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple">buddhist temple</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-68031211869842568372009-09-17T06:40:00.000-07:002009-09-17T06:53:53.178-07:00Wat Phra That Doi Tung : Chiang Rai<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2QhligPAW2of9icTs7Cv0HAykYdRNFZ_16b0YY0olYcw33IjMDzSPnUfO2BZt3W5DRxTTq-sG-jnCvQjDeT_AYLiqmXUCHR7FfP9jgNqcoqbf5ybHJ0683-pDwS1v5qwtrEvP7v1M3-j/s1600-h/Wat_Phra_That_Doi_Tung.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2QhligPAW2of9icTs7Cv0HAykYdRNFZ_16b0YY0olYcw33IjMDzSPnUfO2BZt3W5DRxTTq-sG-jnCvQjDeT_AYLiqmXUCHR7FfP9jgNqcoqbf5ybHJ0683-pDwS1v5qwtrEvP7v1M3-j/s400/Wat_Phra_That_Doi_Tung.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382433894248563618" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Phra That Doi Tung</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">located</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> on top of</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Doi Tung Mountain</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, the highest mountain in Chiang Rai Province with an elevation of approximately 2,000 meters, about 50 kilometers south of Mae Sai town which is near the Myanmar border. The temple can be reached via a 40-kilometer mountain road which meanders along the mountainside. The journey is worthwhile as the panoramic views into Laos and Myanmar at the peak are spectacular.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Phra That Doi Tung</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> was constructed in the 10th century and was renovated by Chiang Rai's most famous ruler King Mengrai during the 13th century and by the famous </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chiang Mai</span> monk, Khru Ba Siwichai, at the turn of the 20th century.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The temple complex is comprised of twin </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lanna style </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">chedis, one of which is said to contain the left collarbone of the Lord Buddha. Throughout the year, the holy relic draws devout Buddhists from all over Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.</span><br /><br />Tags : <a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Wat+Phra+That+Doi+Tung">Wat Phra That Doi Tung</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Chiang+Rai">Chiang Rai</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Thailand">Thailand</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Thai+temple">Thai temple</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple">buddhist temple</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-79708963131743925032009-09-11T04:10:00.000-07:002009-09-11T04:43:32.407-07:00Royal Palace : Ayutthaya<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2NM1A8om6Sl0fPAE-Gbm98NBWCmAv0OIcE8dUnkNgMFMQfnEAII2cbTu7pT4JTu365Zs6KbQp5l9sAiyxcAKWXBuizwBxG5drXIm3mxABYd26utqAcLkGHtc6AdSGdKEj1p_OA1Y7pS7Y/s1600-h/Royal_Palace_Ayutthaya.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2NM1A8om6Sl0fPAE-Gbm98NBWCmAv0OIcE8dUnkNgMFMQfnEAII2cbTu7pT4JTu365Zs6KbQp5l9sAiyxcAKWXBuizwBxG5drXIm3mxABYd26utqAcLkGHtc6AdSGdKEj1p_OA1Y7pS7Y/s400/Royal_Palace_Ayutthaya.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380171924458912354" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Currently called “</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ancient Palace</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">”. The residential palace of every king was located close to the city wall of </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ayutthaya</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. A road passes by from </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chantharakasem Palace</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, which is two kilometres away to the north. Important buildings inside the</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Grand Palace </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">compound are : </span><br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wihan Somdet Hall</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The top of this hall has been decorated in a unique style of architecture called Prang. It has longer space in front and rear gabled rooms, and shorter space in the side gabled rooms. It was surrounded with a three-sided cloister and utilized for various royal ceremonies such as coronations. This was the first building over constructed in </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ayutthaya</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to be affixed with gold leaf.</span><br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sanphet Prasat Hall</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> This is the middle building construted in the same design as Wihan Somdet Hall. Kings used it to welcome foreign envoys and visitors.</span><br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Suriyat Amarin Hall</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> A four-gabled roof building constructed of sandstone and brick ; it is close to the riverside city wall. It was used as a place to witness the royal barge processions.</span><br /><strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chakkrawat Phaichayon Hall</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> With a three-gabled roof, it is on the inner eastern city wall in front of the Grand Palace. It was used to view processions and military practice.</span><br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Trimuk Hall</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> This is located behind the Sanphet Prasat Hall. It is believed to have been the residential area of the consort members and is also the royal relaxing place in the garden.</span><br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Banyong Rattanat Hall</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Formerly known by the name of “Phra Thinang Thaisa”, it is located in the back compound of the Grand Palace on an Island in a pond. It has a four-gabled roof architecture.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Remains of the throne halls that are left to be seen at present were constructed in the reign of King Borommatrailokkanat and used to serve as royal residences for all later kings.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Open daily during 6.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Admission is 50 Baht each. A package ticket is also available at 220 Baht each, covering admission to temples and museums within the province and valid for 30 days, including Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the Ancient Palace Complex, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Mahathat</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Ratchaburana</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Phra Ram</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Chai Watthanaram</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Maheyong</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. For more details, please call Tel. 0 3524 2501, 0 3524 4570.</span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photo source : wikipedia</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tags : </span><a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Royal+Palace">Royal Palace</a> /<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Ayutthaya">Ayutthaya</a> /<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Ayutthaya+Period">Ayutthaya Period</a> /<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Ancient+Palace">Ancient Palace</a> /<a target="_blank" rel="tag" href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Thailand">Thailand</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141374524878248839.post-73467263029667781152009-09-11T03:25:00.000-07:002009-09-11T04:00:57.742-07:00Wat Chaiyo Worawihan or Wat Ket Chaiyo : Ang Thong<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2mxWENsfbTlD3zMivoSyQIqgAk5rFP54lq7sLPm58rOZ-pwdiJ-X1nRwFDAIe0a4CxiNhcmlKVwHNt-fLRKqambG8xVCoAqqmUew8DYbDCknacJDvMBruL5pAcKffHbS7C595szdh6KYm/s1600-h/Phra_Mahaphutthaphim.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2mxWENsfbTlD3zMivoSyQIqgAk5rFP54lq7sLPm58rOZ-pwdiJ-X1nRwFDAIe0a4CxiNhcmlKVwHNt-fLRKqambG8xVCoAqqmUew8DYbDCknacJDvMBruL5pAcKffHbS7C595szdh6KYm/s400/Phra_Mahaphutthaphim.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380161792522837282" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Wat Ket Chaiyo</span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;">is situated on the west bank of the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;">Chao Phraya River</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;">, approximately 18 kilometers away from Amphoe Mueang Ang Thong, on Ang Thong Sing Buri route. This is the second-class royal monastery. Formerly it was a small ordinary temple constructed in the Ayutthaya period with the unknown building date. Later in the reign of King Rama IV, this temple was noted when </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;">Somdet Phra Phutthachan</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;"> (</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;">To Phromrangsi</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;">) a revered monk of </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;">Wat Rakhangkhositaram</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;"> in Thonburi constructed a large seated Buddha image in the posture of meditation made of white plaster. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In the reign of King Rama V, His Majesty the King went to worship the image and had </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wat Chaiyo</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> renovated in 1887 but the vibration from ramming piles of the wihan caused the large Buddha image to collapse. The king then commanded to build a new large Buddha image following the pattern of the large Buddha image at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wat Kalayanamit</span>. The new one has the lap width of 16.10 meters and the height (from radiance to feet) of 22.65 meters and was graciously named Phra Mahaphutthaphim. There was the biggest celebration for the image ever held in Ang Thong at that time. The molded statue of Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phromrangsi) constructed in 1894, having the lap width of 5 meters and the height of 7 meters, has been enshrined in the wihan facing the Chao Phraya River.<br /><br /></span></span> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGeZBNYcYO5Zytg_3aiaRc7xh1KoKd-OR9wgEUZSXKPW4ZiQyncIsXXkpgNRIQbuW1H6WMub2qwcnBq1MdxgckIp_76JZk1iXSha9Ao1ahtUrMAHy4V-CvxEdwWuEBnkIDxTdEi4-kMCiJ/s1600-h/Wat_Ket_Chaiyo.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGeZBNYcYO5Zytg_3aiaRc7xh1KoKd-OR9wgEUZSXKPW4ZiQyncIsXXkpgNRIQbuW1H6WMub2qwcnBq1MdxgckIp_76JZk1iXSha9Ao1ahtUrMAHy4V-CvxEdwWuEBnkIDxTdEi4-kMCiJ/s400/Wat_Ket_Chaiyo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380162879511694114" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">The large <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Buddha image</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> housed in this wihan is larger, more elegant, and more remarkable wihan than any other, therefore, Buddhists from various parts of the country have continuously paid homage to this image. In front of the wihan, the ubosot facing the </span> was constructed using the magnificent Thai architectural design. Inside the ubosot, there are mural paintings depicting scenes of the Lord Buddhas chronicles painted by the artisan in the reign of King Rama V, and the molded statue of Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phromrangsi) from Thonburi. At present, <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chao Phraya RiverWat Chaiyo Worawihan </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">has been renovated to exhibit its distinctive beauty.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photo credits to kedchaiyo.com, dhammathai.org<br /></span></span></p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Buddha+image" rel="tag">Buddha image</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Wat+Ket+Chaiyo" rel="tag">Wat Ket Chaiyo</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Ang+Thong" rel="tag">Ang Thong</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wat+thai" rel="tag">wat thai</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Thailand+temple" rel="tag">Thailand temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thai+temple" rel="tag">thai temple</a>/<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/buddhist+temple" rel="tag">buddhist temple</a><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0