The Manuha temple is one of the oldest temples of Bagan. It is named after Manuha, King of a Mon Kingdom named Thaton located in lower Burma. Manuha built the temple in 1067, after having spend a decade in captivity in Bagan.
The temple enshrines four large gold painted images of the Buddha, each contained within a separate room, barely large enough to accommodate the images.
The front of the temple consists of three rooms, each containing a seated image. The central image measuring 46 feet high is in the “Calling the Earth to witness” posture. It is flanked by two smaller images each 33 feet high. The back of the building consists of a single room, that contains a 90 feet long reclining Buddha image wearing a serene facial expression.
Anawrahta, King of Bagan wanted to further Buddhism in his empire. He requested Manuha, King of the Mon Kingdom Thaton a copy of the Tripitaka, the Buddhist teachings. After Manuha refused, King Anawrahta invaded Thaton in 1057. King Manuha was captured, ...
Wat Lot Chong is an active temple located off the city island in the western area of Ayutthaya in the Ban Pom sub-district. Historical documents mention the temple, but specific details about its history and period of construction are not well known.
The temple is situated near other historical sites, such as Khlong Klaep, which is a defunct canal located off Ayutthaya's city island on the western side south of Wat Lot Chong.
On site is an ordination hall an open sided vihara with seating Buddha statue and other monastic structures. The ubosot was built in the Early Ayutthaya style (1351 - 1488), but its restoration dates from the Late Ratanakosin period (after 1851 AD).
The hall has two elevated porches with each two entries and the porch roof is supported by four columns. The roof of the building is three-tiered, while the longest walls have five windows each. The ordination hall is surrounded by eight "bai sema" or boundary stones, placed in the cardinal and inter-cardinal directions and protected from
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Phlaeng Faifa Fortress
Phlaeng Faifa Fort, also known as Pom Phlaeng Faifa Fortress, is a historical site located in Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. It is situated near the Chao Phraya River and was built in 1815 during the reign of King Rama II.
The fort is now a small park and is accessible to visitors. It is one of the few remaining forts from the 18th century, which were constructed to protect the mouth of the Chao Phraya River.
The site has been turned into a public recreation area with parks, gardens, and trees, although only parts of the original structure remain. The fort is also listed as a registered Thai historic site since 1980.
This is one of the few remaining parts of the cities defenses and worth a visit for military history lovers.
Phlaeng Faifa Fortress - Built in 1815 By King Rama II - Bangkok Thailand 2025
Wat Kachai วัดกระช้าย
Wat Krachai is located off the main island, on the western side of the city. It can easily be seen at a distance even though it can be difficult to actually visit. Perched in the middle of several rice fields, where seasonal flooding is commonplace, Wat Kachai has remained isolated until recently. The Fine Arts Department is also renovating this monastery to help with its preservation.
Wat Krachai is a large ruin with a number of structures on site. Its most outstanding feature is a large bell-shaped chedi in the Early Ayutthaya period style. This chedi has been heavily looted over the years, and many large holes have been burrowed deep into the chedi’s surface, weakening the structure.
In addition, there are partially excavated remains of a large ubosot on site. The debris of several Buddha images and sema stones have been stacked on top of the ubosot. Wat Kachai is also surrounded by a number of walls that are clearly visible. These walls provide a good ...
