Wat A Place

draggons · June 26, 2012

Thought I'd start a thread on Wats, seeing as how they're everywhere around the country.

Feel free to add or comment.

Wat Maung, Ang Thong

Wat Worachetha, Ayutthaya

Wat Phuttaisawan, Ayutthaya

Wat Yansangwararam, Pattaya

Wat Tha Sung, Uthai.

Wat Thammikarat, Ayutthaya.

Edited June 29, 2012 by astral
Names of Wats added

Kan Win · June 26, 2012

Hi draggons,

Would be nice if you could tell us where abouts these Wats are? What do you think draggons?

Win

Kan Win · June 26, 2012

Wat Tum Sua - Kanchanaburi

in Uthai Thani

and the best for now would be the inside of one of these Temple's (Wat) in Uthai Thani

Win

draggons · June 27, 2012

Good idea Colonel, I'll have to edit them

draggons · June 27, 2012

Any idea why I can't edit my photos?

Kan Win · June 27, 2012

Any idea why I can't edit my photos?

You are too late to do that as I think you have attached them.

Perhaps a post noting the photos, i.e. 1. Wat ..... 2. Wat... You do not need to re-post the photos, only the places where they are would help me along and other members.

Win

Kan Win · June 27, 2012

Wat Tanord Loueng - Cha-Am

Win

astral · June 28, 2012

You only have a window of 30 minutes when you can go back and edit your post

If you like to send me a PM with a list of the names Wat 1, Wat 2 etc as the Colonel

suggested I can insert them in you post.

astral · June 29, 2012

Names of Wats added to Draggons first post

Let us see some more from you avid Wat collectors,

There are some 40,000 temples around the country..............

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Buddhist_temples_in_Thailand

Kan Win · July 25, 2012

As we go along this path towards The Good Lord, we also see other Temples

Chinese Temple in Kan "Wat Mettadharmabodiyan"

Same place different year

and for last

Chinese Temple on Walking Street - Kanchanaburi

Win

svenivan · July 25, 2012

Wat Klang Wiang in Chiang Rai

Wat Phra Sing in Chiang Rai

Calling to morning prairs in Wat Phra Kaeo in Chiang Rai

Morning Prairs in Wat Phra Kaeo in Chiang Rai

Kan Win · August 21, 2012

Nakon Pathom - Phra Pathom Chedi

Win

bprinceuk · September 4, 2012

Wat Nangwong Khon Kaen

svenivan · September 4, 2012

Wat Nangwong Khon Kaen

Very interesting place and good photos! Number 4 is my favourite!

villagefarang · September 4, 2012

Some might argue this is not a temple in the purest sense of the word but it is called Wat Rong Khun.

FracturedRabbit · September 4, 2012

Some might argue this is not a temple in the purest sense of the word but it is called Wat Rong Khun.

Great shot. Zero tourists, monks, moody sky. Good timing!

astral · September 5, 2012

More like a cream cake.

The monks add a nice bit of contrast

draggons · September 6, 2012

Muang Tam, Issan.

Kan Win · September 11, 2012

In addition to this great topic started by

draggons

let us not forget one of the most famous Wat in Chiang Mai,

Stupa Pagado (Golden Chedi)

The famous Golden Chedi of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Rajvoravihara, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 79 feet high and 39 feet across at its base, is covered with engraved gold plates…
On the platform around the Golden Chedi are four ornamental Umbrellas , brightly gilded and adorned with beautiful filigree decorations, while the walls of the surrounding cloister are painted with murals from the life of Buddha.

According to legend, Holy Relics discovered during the reign of King Kuena (1355-1385) were placed in a howdah on the back of a white elephant, which carried them to Wat Suan Dok. The elephant arrived at the site of Wat Phra That (Doi Suthep), and then dropped dead due to fatigue from the long journey.

The present complex dates from the 16th century and was expanded or restored several times later. A flight of 306 steps, bordered by a NAGA balustrade, leads up from the road to the temple, which has beautifully decorated buildings and a Lanna-style Chedi covered with engraved gold plates, flaked by four ornamental Umbrellas.

and my fav

and then we left

Via the lift....

Win