Khao Chi Chan, or as it is more commonly known, Buddha Mountain has become an iconic landmark in Pattaya and a popular tourist attraction. This giant golden Buddha carved into the face of a mountain cliff is set among a beautiful and tranquil park.
A short walk along paved paths will bring you right to the base of the mountain where you can see the full detail and really appreciate the gigantic scale of this impressive carving. There is a small lake at the foot of the mountain filled with lilies and lotus flowers.
There is no entrance fee at Khao Chi Chan, however, there are several donation boxes around where you can make a small offering to help with the upkeep of this lovely sight.
The mountain was originally mined for U.S. Army and Air Force projects at the local Utapao Airport during the Vietnam War. The mining continued on for several years after the Americans departed, eventually leaving the sheer face of the mountain we see today.
In 1995 the idea to carve a giant Buddha on the ...
Don Mueang Airport to BTS Mo Chit Via A1 Bus
To travel from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to BTS Mo Chit Station by the A1 bus, you can board the service at the designated pickup point in the Service Hall Building next to the International Passenger Terminal (Terminal 1), on the north side of the terminal building, starting from 1 March 2025.
The A1 bus is a direct, high-frequency service that runs via the expressway, making it a quick and convenient option, with a typical travel time of 30 to 45 minutes. Buses depart from the airport from 05 to midnight.
The fare is 30 THB (around $1) per person, payable on board. The bus stops at BTS Mo Chit Station, providing a direct connection to the BTS Skytrain network.
This is a very fast and easy way from the airport to the city. There are other ways but the bus takes you directly to the BTS and MRT near Chatuchak Park.
How To Get From Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to BTS Mo Chit For 30 Baht $1 - Bangkok Thailand 2025
Wat Klang, also known as Wat Klang Bang Pla Ma, is a historic Buddhist temple in Suphan Buri Thailand.
The current iteration was established in 1887 with its boundaries officially recognized in 2015, this public temple belongs to the Mahayana sect of Thai Buddhism. It holds historical significance, believed to have been a prosperous site during the Ayutthaya period, reflecting the region’s rich Buddhist heritage.
The temple’s original forested area, which contributed to its alternate name, Wat Suan Pa Patthana Tham, was divided by Highway 340 (Suphan Buri–Bang Bua Thong–Lat Lum Kaeo), separating the Suan Pa (forest garden) from the main temple grounds. Spanning approximately 4.5 acres, Wat Klang remains a cultural and religious landmark in Suphan Buri.
Its sacred objects include ancient Buddha statues carved from red sandstone and green mortar stone, a chedi containing holy relics with murals depicting the Buddha’s life in its interior hall and hell scenes with annotated punishments on ...
Wat Yannawa วัดยานนาวา commonly known in English as "the boat temple", is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok. The temple has a long history from the Ayutthaya era to the present. During the rule of King Rama III, a viharn was built in the shape of a Chinese junk, giving the temple the nickname "the boat temple". This construction inside the temple houses a space where people pray; a nearby ubosot enshrines Buddha images and illustrations of the Loi Prathip Royal Lantern Festival (พระราชพิธีลอยพระประทีป). Additional exterior buildings enshrine a Buddha relic from Sri Lanka and the Goddess of Mercy.
The temple was built during the Ayutthaya Kingdom, before the founding of Bangkok. It was originally called Wat Kok Khwai (วัดคอกควาย) because the community of Dawei people in the area bought and sold buffalo; later, it was renamed as Wat Kok Krabue (วัดคอกกระบือ).
During the reigh of King Rama I, the ...
