A Thai Buddhist monastery combines elements of the solemn and the fun, allowing it to serve a wide range of spiritual, aesthetic, and social needs.
Location Country: Thailand
Wat Phra Kaew stands as an important monument that reflects the best of Thai craftsmanship and artistry since the late 18th century.
Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald ...
The Grand Palace in Bangkok is a royal complex filled with impressive architecture, painted murals, and arguably the most important Buddhist icon in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha.
The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
The great civilization which evolved in the Kingdom of Sukhothai absorbed numerous influences and ancient local traditions.
Sukhothai
Founded c. 1350, Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai.
Ayutthaya
In the 19th century, King Rama II turned to Thailand’s protective deity, the Emerald Buddha, to stop the spread of cholera.
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