Wat Thammachak Semaram, locally known as Wat Phra Norn ('Temple of the Reclining Buddha'), this temple is significant for housing a 1,300 year old, 13.3m long reclining Buddha carved from sandstone blocks by the Dvaravati. It's the oldest reclining Buddha sculpture in Thailand.
The face is worn considerably and the blocks that make it are askew, but because it's not covered with a layer of stucco it actually looks as old as it is, which makes for a fairly impressive sight.
On display nearby is a stone Buddhist Wheel of Law that is thought to predate the Buddha image.
There is also a small museum with a display of artifacts that were uncovered at this site.
The highlight of the temple is the old reclining Buddha. It is worth a special trip to see if you enjoy ancient artifacts like this. There are also a few other sites in the area that you could combine into an all day trip.
1,300 Year Old Sandstone Reclining Buddha - Oldest in Thailand - Wat Thammachak Semaram
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Wat Ratchabophit วัดราชบพิธสถิตมหาสีมารามราชวรวิหาร
Wat Ratchabophit or more formally Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram Ratcha Wara Maha Wihan is a Buddhist temple located on Atsadang Road, Bangkok, along Khlong Lot, not far from Wat Pho and the Grand Palace in the heart of Bangkok. The temple was built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).
The temple features a unique layout, with its wiharn and ubosot joined by a circular courtyard, at the center of which stands a gilded chedi. The golden chedi (43m high) is covered with golden colored tiles. On the top of the chedi is a golden ball.
There is a relic of the Buddha inside and the chedi was built in Sri Lankan style. The ordination hall has 10 door panels and 28 window panels, each decorated with gilded black lacquer on the inside.
The interior of the Ubosot is guilded Italian architecture which came about after King's visit to Europe. The entrance doors ...
Wat Chao Ya (วัดเจ้าย่า)
Wat Chao Ya or Grandmother's Monastery is located off the city island in the northern
area of Ayutthaya in the Khlong Sra Bua sub-district.
The monastery ground was split into two parts by a modern road. Archaeological evidence indicates that Wat Chao Ya dates from the Early Ayutthaya period (1351 - 1491). The Khmer style was the prominent style during this time and was used within the temple compound. There are also structures in situ from the Middle (1491 - 1629) to the Late Ayutthaya periods (1629 - 1767).
In the Ayutthaya era the temple would’ve been accessed by a canal that runs along the west side. Now the temple is in ruin but during the Kingdom of Ayutthaya this would’ve been a thriving temple, as indicated by the size of the temple grounds.
Wat Chao Ya วัดเจ้าย่า Grandmother’s Monastery - Ayutthaya Thailand 2025 - With Drone Footage
Thai League 2 ไทยลีก 2, commonly known as the T2. It was originally known as Thai Division 1 League. It is the second-tier professional league in the Thai football league system.
Seasons typically run from August to May, with each team playing 34 games; two against each other team, one home and one away. It is sponsored by Muang Thai Life Assurance and Muang Thai Insurance and therefore officially known as the Muang Thai League.
Champion, runner up and teams ranked 3rd – 6th qualifies for a play off for last spot in top tier with a promotion to Thai League 1 at the end of the season, while three are relegated to Thai League 3.
In this game it features a really nice match up of 2 teams sitting in 8th and 9th place with only 2 points separating them.
Kasetsart takes on Sisaket United at Insi
Chantharasathit Stadium in Chatuchak, March 29th in the 2024/2025 season, for an exciting game in week 30.
There was a lot of action for both teams with a lone goal being the ...
