Divine traffic jam: Giant Thai deity, Kru Kai Kaew, hits roadblock in Bangkok

[snoop1130]

 

A giant sculpture of the renowned Thai deity Kru Kai Kaew or the Great Master Teacher, caused considerable traffic when it failed clear a bridge it was passing under in Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok. A humanoid with bird-like features, wings on its back and golden talons, the unusual sight sparked curiosity about the identity of the deity among bystanders.

 

Too tall to make it through the underpass, the stuck statue gained the attention of onlookers, and now the statue’s backstory has been revealed. The statue’s history is traced back to a monk in Lamphang province. The monk had gifted the statue of Kru Kai Kaew, often known as Great Master Teacher, to his student, Thawil Milinthajinda, an old-school Thai singer and former military musician. Thawil, in turn, passed it on to his student, Suchat Rattanasuk.

 

Suchat Rattanasuk is recognised for establishing the first statues of Kru Kai Kaew in Thailand. Traditionally, figurines of the deity were small, measuring approximately two inches. The statue initially depicted a person sitting in a squatting position. However, Suchat, using a bit of creative license, drew an image of Kru Kai Kaew and cast the first statue standing tall, resembling an older person, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: A giant Kru Kai Kaew got stuck at an underpass, causing traffic and piquing curiosity. (via FM91 Trafficpro Facebook)

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transport/giant-thai-kru-kai-kaew-deity-statue-stirs-curiosity-after-causing-traffic-chaos

 

-- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-09

 

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[klauskunkel]

Looks like the Great Master Teacher failed to inspire the driver to use a measuring tape

[Venom]

The lucky plate numbers could be worth a fortune in the lottery. 

[sammieuk1]

Angle grinder anybody ????

[KhunBENQ]

Low loaders are so rare here

Stuck under a bridge... throwing off an excavator in the U turn... 

Add to the list????

[rwill]

looks pretty close to fitting.  Let some air out of the tires.

[brianthainess]

Another money making 'Buddhist' scam.

[dingdongrb]

Off with his head!!!!

[Burma Bill]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thai deity Kru Kai Kaew

For reference (God of Fortune), not sure abut the golden talons.

 

[PETERTHEEATER]

Pictured gainst the light it appears pornographic. The lady's hair is hanging down.