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 Maung, Ang Thong

Wat Maung, Ang Thong

Wat Worachetha, Ayutthaya

Wat Phuttaisawan, Ayutthaya

Wat Phuttaisawan, Ayutthaya

Wat Yansangwararam, Pattaya

Wat Yansangwararam, Pattaya

Wat Yansangwararam, Pattaya

Wat Yansangwararam, Pattaya

Wat Tha Sung, Uthai.

Wat Thammikarat, Ayutthaya.

Edited June 29, 201214 yr by astral
Names of Wats added

Hi draggons,

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

Win

Wat Tum Sua - Kanchanaburi

in Uthai Thani

in Uthai Thani

in Uthai Thani

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

Win

Good idea Colonel, I'll have to edit them

Any idea why I can't edit my photos?

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

Wat Tanord Loueng - Cha-Am

Win

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.

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

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

Wat Klang Wiang in Chiang Rai

Wat Klang Wiang in Chiang Rai

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

Nakon Pathom - Phra Pathom Chedi

Win

Wat Nangwong Khon Kaen

Wat Nangwong Khon Kaen

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

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

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!

More like a cream cake.

The monks add a nice bit of contrast

Muang Tam, Issan.

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

Wat Wang, Maharat, Ayutthaya.

Wat Sila Ards,Uttaradit

Mural Inside

Edited September 27, 201213 yr by Ron19

Does anyone have photo's of Wat Khiriwong which is on a mountain over looking NakornSawan ?

I have never been up to it but have seen it from a distance many times.

Wat Chamsong - Tumbon Thasak, Ampure Phichai, Uttaradit.

There you go Ron a few from Wat Khiriwong a few years ago.

Edited September 29, 201213 yr by draggons

A few from Wat Khiriwong years ago.

Thanks for that.Looks like I will have make the effort and detour next time passing through.

Khow Su Kim.

Some photos taken around a temple on the Chao Prayah river Ayuttayah.

Edited September 29, 201213 yr by damo

Wat Khiriwong - Nakornsawan

Wat Naprathat - Amphur Phichai,Uttaradit