A huge black statue of an emaciated, winged figure with golden fangs and scarlet talons glares down on a busy Bangkok street, its sudden appearance triggering alarm and calls for its removal.
The Buddha measures 151 feet long and is 50 meters tall, making it the largest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand ... temple's official website (in Thai). Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets ...
With its elegant prayer hall, sweeping roofs and magnificent murals, Wat Suthat is regarded as one of the most popular temples in Bangkok. A pillar tucked behind its renowned golden Buddha bears ...
Every year, this beautiful UNESCO-listed historic city hosts one of Thailand’s most dramatic festivals. But it’s got ...
Shrouded in the dense forests of Namtok Huai Yang National Park, Sirarun Resort wows guests with its private, ...
That said, if it's your first time in Bangkok, experts first recommend ... Inside the shrine is a small, jade-colored Buddha draped in golden robes — but no one is allowed near the Buddha ...
From tiny tropical islands to big cities, these are some of the Thai destinations they love to visit. With its limestone ...
Most travellers are introduced to the country via Bangkok ... ordination halls and towering statues of mythical creatures, with a huge reclining golden Buddha as its centrepiece (visit this ...
A massive Buddha statue weighing about half a tonne has been stolen from a temple in the Botswana capital, Gaborone, police say. The Buddhist community in the city say they are devastated by the ...
And most start their journey in Bangkok ... monasteries, and statues, each with a unique story. Among them, the iconic Wat Mahathat stands out, not only for its grand stupa but for the enigmatic ...