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 ...
Thais are very passionate about football. Port FC fans are among the most passionate in the league and they love to travel to support the team.
In this video we take a ride on the super fan bus with the Port FC supporters north to Uthai Thani.
Port is coming off a short rest after several weeks of multiple games each week in the league and cup competitions. Uthai Thani is an up and coming team and will be playing in front of one of the best home crowds in the league. Uthai Thani love their team and so do Port so expect a good game with spirited fans on both sides.
Port FC vs Uthai Thani United - Epic Battle on the Road - Thai League Football November 23, 2024
Prasat Muang Kao ปราสาทเมืองเก่า, is one of the best preserved arogyasalas (hospital temples) in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Muang Kao was also perhaps the best constructed of this ruin tyoe in the area with extensive use of sandstone in addition to the usual laterite. The heavily indented, central shrine sits on a laterite base and is relatively small, lacking the usual eastern mandapa. Today it is also missing its upper section while the cruciform shaped eastern gopura was mostly constructed from sandstone is intact and it is much larger in size than the main shrine.
The library is in the extreme southeastern corner of the surrounding laterite enclosure and placed at a slight angle to the walls. Both the 'library' and enclosing wall also, unusually, feature numerous sandstone blocks that look like they were taken from other structures.
The standard pond is located to the northeast of the enclosing wall while an elongated pond with a similar orientation can be found ...
A special night market promoting the Phimai Historical Park. Set up in the old town of Phimai this night market has a little bit of everything.
Near the entrance to Prasat Phimai it offers a great activity for the whole family after seeing the 11th century Khmer temple. Every year in November the historical park lights up with a sound and dance show to promote the park and area.
The market has hundreds of food and clothing vendors as well as countless other activities for the whole family. This market is very popular for the locals as well as tourists and offers a huge variety of local street foods and snacks.
I show you what to expect from this market. It is part of what life is like in Thailand and what makes every day an adventure. In this market there are treats from noodles to sweet deserts.
Phimai Night Market Walking Street - Phimai Historical Park - November 2024
