Buddha image in the ordination hall. The principal Buddha image in the Ordination Hall is seated in the meditation posture. Made of stucco with a sandstone core, it is lacquered and gilded. The head of the statue is a copy recently made using a photograph of the original. This was stolen a long [...]
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This iconic statue of the Buddha’s head is often featured in various photographs:
Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand. The image measures 9.55 metres at the widest point across the lap, and 12.45 metres high without the base. This Buddha image is seated in the position of subduing mara and situated on the west side of the old palace compound in [...]
Phra Dhatu Chedi Luang is an old pagoda, dating back to over 600 years and is the tallest in Lan Na Thai kingdom and in Thailand as a whole. It was first constructed in 1391 during the reign of King Saenmuangma (1386- 1401). In 1479- 1481 during the reign of Tilokaraja, the 9th monarch of [...]
Here is a picture of Thai currencies notes over the years:
Here are snapshots of the life back in Thailand, probably in the 19th century or early 20th century: Below show the pictures of some famous temples and chedis. Today, roads and shops have been built around these temples.
The Thai Princess Mother’s full name is Somdech Phra Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani Her Life Story: Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother was born on Sunday, 21 October B.E 2443 (A.D 1900) in Nonthaburi Province. Her given name was Sangvalya. She graduated from the Midwifery and nursing school at Siriraj Hospital in B.E 2459 (A.D 1916). In [...]