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 Chaloem Phra Kiat Worawiharn was built in 1847 by order of King Rama III and was dedicated to his majesty the king’s grandparents and mother.
It is a second-rank royal Temple on the western bank of Chaophraya River.
Located in a very peaceful and shady area, the Temple has completely reflected King Rama III’s most favorite style that combines chinese art in constructing the monastery. Therefore, the main shrine hall or Ubosot is decorated with beautiful stucco using chinese porcelains on the gable and door as well as window frames outside while gorgeous mural paintings ornament perfectly inside the edifice.
The temple’s biggest Buddha image made from Bronze named ‘Phraphuttamahalokaphinanthapatima’ is enshrined in the Ubosot.
Other buildings such as Phra Wiharn Luang, Wiharn Sila Khao, Phra Chedi or pagoda in Ceylonese form, Kan Parian Luang which is a hall for sermons in a mixture of Thai and Chinese architecture are also beautifully constructed buildings at this monastery.
Wat Chaloem ...
Jodd Fairs Night Market Ratchada is the current main location of one of Bangkok’s most popular night markets, operating as the consolidated hub after earlier iterations closed. It traces its roots to the legendary Talad Rot Fai Ratchada, the original Train Night Market Ratchada that drew crowds with its vintage railway theme and lively vibe before it closed during the lockdowns.
The Jodd Fairs brand emerged around 2021 when the market relocated to the Rama 9 area, gaining fame as a spacious, food-focused destination. The Rama 9 site itself shut down in early 2025 due to lease expiration and construction of a new skyscraper, prompting the operator to open this refreshed version at Ratchada on Ratchadaphisek Road in November 2024.
Now situated next to Big C supermarket and a short walk from MRT Thailand Cultural Centre station (Exit 4), the market spans a generous area with hundreds of stalls, blending the energetic spirit of its predecessors into a cleaner, more polished setup that remains a go-to ...
Wat Intharam Ratchaworawihan is a third-class royal temple of the ratchaworawihan type located along the southern bank of Khlong Bangkok Yai in Bangkok’s Thonburi district. Originally built during the Ayutthaya period as Wat Bang Yi Rua Nok (also known as Wat Bang Yi Rua Tai or Wat Suan Phlu), it was a modest community temple until King Taksin the Great restored and elevated it to royal status during the Thonburi era.
The king held deep devotion to the site, frequently visiting to observe precepts, practice meditation, and perform royal merit-making ceremonies. Tradition holds that the temple hosted the enshrinement of his body, his cremation, and the interment of his ashes.
A major renovation occurred in the reign of King Rama III under Phraya Si Sahathep (Peng Sriphen), which included constructing a new ordination hall and other structures. The king then bestowed the current name, Wat Intharam. Infrastructure projects later divided the grounds, leaving the main monastic area of roughly ...
