Wat Buraphaphiram : Roi-Et

This monastery is located in Roi-Et municipal area, east of Thanon Phadung Phanich. The Highest Buddha image of the privince in the attitude of blessing, named, 'Phra Phuttha Ratana Mongkol Maha Munee' is housed in this wat.

The image is constructed of reinforced concrete. Under the base are several museum chambers. The height of the statue from the foot to the top of the final is 59 meters and 20 centimeters. East side of the wt is adjacent to the ancient city moat, and a pavillion hosing the spirit of Chao Pho Maha Sakdanuphap wich is highly revered by Roi-Et.

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Phrathat Nadun : Mahasarakham

Phra That Na Dun , or the Buddha Monthon of Isan, is the area where historical and archaeological findings that proved the magnificence of the ancient city of Champa Si were made. Artefacts found here are now on display at the Khon Kaen National Museum.

The most important piece is the stupa (pagoda) encasing the holy relics of Lord Buddha in gold, silver and bronze caskets. The site was from the Dvaravati period of the 8th-10th century. This model for Phra That Na Dun comes alive every Makha Bucha Day.

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Prasat Sadok Kok Thom : Sakaeo

This ancient place is located at Moo 3 Ban Nong Samet,Tambon Kok Soong, King Amphoe Kok Soong. Follow Route 348 from Aranyaprathet to Ta Phraya then take any one of the routes off Route 348 to the prasat. Due to the border situation, it is advisable to enquire which route is suitable.

The Inner East Gopura of Prasat Sdok Kok Thom , Sa Kaew province to be restored by Anastylosis method this year by Fine Arts Department 5th Regional Office, Prachin Buri.

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Wat Na Phrathat : Singburi

This monastery first called by the villagers "Wat Hua Muang" and later changed to the present name, is located west of the Chaksi Reclining Buddha in Tambon Chaksi, Amphoe Muang Sing Buri. It houses a very old prang which is assumed to have been built during the ancient Khmer's glory.

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Reclining Buddha in Wat Phra Non Chaksi : Singburi province

One of the largest reclining Buddha statues in Thailand
[Sukhothai-style reclining Buddha image ]

This highly revered Buddha image is housed at Wat Phra Non Chaksi, three kilometers from the township. The Buddha image itself is almost 46 meters long and is open daily to the public.

photo:dhammathai.org

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