Phra Si Ratana Chedi ( The Golden Stupa ) : Wat Phra Kaew

Phra Si Ratana Ched Erected in 1855 by King Rama IV, the Main Stupa contains relics of the Buddha and is regarded as the most sacred of all stupa in the Royal Chapel.

The bell-shaped stupa, with a series of ascending circular mouldings and four porticoes with miniature stupas on top, was built in imitation of one of the three stupas at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the Royal Chapel in the Grand Palace at the former capital, Ayutthaya. It was later covered with golden mosaic tiles imported from Italy at the command of King Rama V.

In the hollow interior of the stupa is a smaller stupa containing the sacred relics, while around it stand four small square redented stupa

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Wat Sanam Chai : Suphanburi

This is an abandoned temple on the east bank of the Suphan Buri River in the town. Only ruins of a large pagoda are left to be seen. It is estimated that its height should be 70-80 metres if it were in perfect shape. After the excavation, some human relics were found, and it was assumed that they should belong to warriors who died on the battlefield in ancient times.

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Unseen in Thailand Wat Phra Non Temple of the Reclining Buddha : Suphanburi

Wat Phra Non

It is a popular attraction because of a reclining Buddha. Here is recorded one of UNSEEN IN THAILAND because of the way of reclining Buddha. You rarely seen in else where. Beside the wat, there is fish sanctuary in the Tha Chin River in front of the monastery.

About Suphanburi province
Just a hundred kilometres away from Bangkok, Suphan Buri is an ancient town rich in natural and historical heritage. The province was once an important border town involving battles and important wars during the period of the Ayutthaya kingdom.

So, today, travelling around the province is like drifting through historical novels. Historical evidence leads you to travel to the past such as Don Chedi Monument, Wat Khao Khuen whose abbot played a signifcant role in Thai history, U Thong National Museum, etc. Furthermore, various natural wonders such as Phu Toei National Park, Bueng Chawak Aquarium, as well as the famous local-style cake Sali Suphan always impress visitors.

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Wat Phra Yun : Lamphun

Another ancient site related to the old history of the town is Wat Phra Yun . The Ku Chang-Ku Mah Chedi at the temple is surrounded on four directions by standing statues. The Chedi itself is cylinder-shaped and commemorates Queen Chamthewi's war elephant and her son's steed.

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[ PHOTO ] Wat Chamthewi ( Ku Kut ) : Lamphun

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