Temples and Religious Sites

This collection features significant religious sites across Thailand, from the intricate hand-carved teak structures of Pattaya's Sanctuary of Truth to the "Heaven and Hell" sculptures at Wat Tham Ta Pan. Highlights include the 12-meter golden statue at Wat Phra Yai and the 18-armed Guanyin at Wat Plai Laem. The list covers diverse traditions, including the Taoist Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket and Wat Sothonwararam, one of the country's oldest temples housing a highly revered Buddha image.

Sanctuary of Truth

The Sanctuary of Truth is an unfinished museum in Pattaya, Thailand designed by Thai businessman Lek Viriyaphan.

Big Buddha

Wat Phra Yai, known in English as the Big Buddha Temple, is a Buddhist temple on Ko Phan, a small island offshore from the northeastern…

Wat Khao Rang

Situated at the top Khao Rang Hill, this temple is a hidden gem. Though the complex is not small in size, the street leading to it is not…

Khae peliyn thaen bucha

One of the oldest shrines around, this colourful place of worship is dedicated to the God of dancers and performers.

Wat Sothonwararam

Located in Chachoengsao, this historic temple features a massive white marble assembly hall and houses the Luang Phor Sothon, one of Thailand’s most revered Buddha images.

Wat Plai Laem

This colourful temple holds huge fish tank full of lively koi koi. Dominated by several quite remarkable, huge statues.

Wat Tham Ta Pan

Located in Phang Nga, this site features a cave temple and a sculpture garden depicting vivid scenes of Buddhist heaven and hell, illustrating the consequences of karma.