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 ...
Charoen Krung 103 Market
The Charoen Krung 103 community market, also known as Riverside Market, is a waterfront market located in Soi Charoen Krung 103, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok Thailand.
It features approximately 100 street food stalls, all of which are halal, although some traders are non-Muslim. The market is situated along a waterway that was once a large khlong (canal) with clean water, though it is now a smaller waterway.
Development of the area into a tourist market began in 2013. The market is part of a long-established Muslim community known as Suan Luang 1. The area is also near other attractions like Asiatique the Riverfront.
This market is open the first Saturday and Sunday of the month. The best time to come is before 11am but some vendors stay open to around 3pm.
Charoen Krung 103 Community Market (Riverside Market) - Traditional Food - Bangkok Thailand 2025
Wat Paknam Bangkok
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, commonly known as Wat Paknam, is a royal Buddhist temple located in the Phasi Charoen district of Bangkok, situated along the Chao Phraya River. The temple, established in 1610 during the Ayutthaya period, is a significant site within the Maha Nikaya fraternity and is recognized as the origin of the Dhammakaya tradition. It is renowned for its large size, vibrant community, and prominent religious structures.
Wat Paknam was established during the Ayutthaya period, and received support from Thai kings until the late nineteenth century. Wat Paknam means lock in the canal due to its location. It’s been know but other names over it’s 400 year history but this is the most common name it’s referred to now.
The temple complex features a 69-meter-tall bronze Buddha statue, completed in 2021 at a cost of around 16 million USD, which is one of the tallest Buddha statues in Bangkok and a major attraction for visitors. This statue is positioned in front of ...
Wat Khok Phraya วัดโคกพระยา or the Monastery of the Mound of the Nobles is a small monastic ruin built in the Early Ayutthaya period (1350 - 1488 AD). It is located north, just outside of the city island.
The location has been the site for many punishments and executions of royals from the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It was here that the young King Thong Lan, son of King Boromaracha I was executed by Ramesuan, the governor of Lopburi, in 1388. The method used in Ayutthaya during that time was to tie the victim in a velvet sack, and dash in their chest with a club of sandal-wood. By this means the royal body was not touched.
There were many others that were executed at this site during the Ayutthaya period of Thai history. If you want to read more about it here is a brief history.
https://www.ayutthaya-history.com/Temples_Ruins_KhokPhraya.html
Wat Khok Phraya - Temple Ruin & Royal Execution Site - Ayutthaya Thailand 2025
