The world’s tallest Ganesha statue is not in India or Nepal, but in Chachoengsao, Thailand. It is not hundreds of years old but was built in 2012. The construction of this bronze Ganesh statue was started in 2009 and was completed in 2012. The statue is 39 meters (almost 128 feet) tall combining the base. This is almost as tall as 14 story building.
This is the tallest standing Ganesha statue in the world. It has 4 hands. Upper right hand holding jack fruit, upper left hand holding sugar cane, lower right hand holding banana, and lower left hand holding a mango. The statue was built on 40,000 square meters of land in Chachoengsao, to watch over the land and stand in harmony with the local way of living and economy.
Lord Ganesh is a popular Hindu god who helps people get past any obstacles and achieve their goals. Ganesh is worshipped by all classes of people and also worshipped by people from different beliefs and religions. The worship of Ganesh in Thailand emerged in the era when ...
Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat
Large Royal temple in Lopburi founded by the Khmer 800 years ago.
The Wat Phra Sri Mahathat is a large Royal temple in the center of Lopburi. The temple was founded when Lopburi was under control of the Khmer empire from Angkor, in present day Cambodia.
The eight acres complex which is little visited by foreign tourists houses structures from several periods, the oldest ones being the main prang dating back around 800 years.
Khmer style Prang
The main prang was built by the Khmer in the Bayon style in the late 12th or early 13th century. Standing on a platform, it was probably flanked by similar prangs of smaller size, of which virtually nothing is left. On the West side a portico protrudes out from the structure, giving access to the prang’s interior.
The prang was adorned with fine stuccoed artwork depicting scenes from the life of the Buddha, some of which are still intact. Inside is the cella, the room where the Khmer people worshipped the linga, the representation...
Chinese New Year in Bangkok 2026, the year of the horse, on Yaowarat Road.
Chinese New Year in Bangkok brings one of the most exhilarating celebrations to Yaowarat Road in the middle of Bangkok’s Chinatown. The entire street comes to life with crowds of worshippers, exploding firecrackers, and dragon dancers. This time of year, families of Chinese descent gather to join in the street celebrations.
This annual event usually takes place around January or February, with exact dates calculated from the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
On New Year’s Day, parents will hand red envelopes called ang pao (containing money) to their unmarried children. Most people start visiting their extended families and relatives to exchange a few oranges and ang pao, as well as wishing them a Happy Chinese New Year.
Chinese New Year is one of the most exhilarating times of the year, with dynamic sights and sounds. Shopowners of Chinese descent decorate their places with red paper lanterns, Chinese calligraphy banners, ...
King Narai the Great Reign Festival (also known as the King Narai the Great Fair or งานพระนารายณ์มหาราช in Thai), a major annual cultural event in Lopburi Province, Thailand.
The 38th King Narai the Great Reign Festival, held from February 13 to 22, 2026, at Phra Narai Ratchaniwet Palace and surrounding historical sites in Lopburi Province, transforms the area into a vibrant celebration of Thailand’s rich Ayutthaya-era heritage.
This grand 10-day and 10-night event honors King Narai the Great, the renowned monarch who ruled from 1656 to 1688 and elevated Lopburi (ancient Lavo) as a secondary capital, fostering prosperity, diplomacy, and international trade.
The festival’s theme, “Lavo Identity: Honoring King Narai the Great and Her Majesty the Queen Mother of All Thais,” pays tribute to his legacy while highlighting the gracious contributions of Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother in preserving traditional arts, such as mudmee silk, deeply tied to the ...
