5 places to discover
Phrathat Nong Khai, also known as Phra That Klang Nam, is a ruined ancient Buddhist stupa submerged in the Mekong River at Mueang Nong Khai, Nong Khai Province, northeastern Thailand. Originally built on land, riverbank erosion caused it to collapse into the river in the 19th century. The brick chedi is visible above water during the dry season and is revered as a sacred relic site, viewed from the riverbank near Wat Lam Duan.
Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom is a prominent Buddhist temple located in Ban Huai Tom, Na Sai Subdistrict, Li District, Lamphun Province, northern Thailand. Established by the revered monk Kruba Chaiyawongsa Phatthana, it is the spiritual center of the Pwo Karen community who practice strict vegetarianism. The temple is notable for its large golden chedi, footprint of the Buddha shrine, and distinctive Lanna-Karen architecture set in a quiet rural valley.
Wat Phra That Doi Wao is a historic Buddhist temple atop Doi Wao hill in Wiang Phang Kham, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai, near the Thailand-Myanmar border. Founded in the Lanna period and enshrining sacred Buddha relics in its ancient chedi, it is notable for its hilltop viewpoint overlooking Mae Sai and Tachileik, its long naga-flanked staircase, and its large scorpion statue reflecting the temple's name. It remains an important religious and cultural landmark of Thailand's northernmost town.
Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount Temple, is a historic Buddhist temple in Ban Bat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok. Originally dating to the Ayutthaya period as Wat Sakae, it was restored under King Rama I. Its iconic artificial hill topped by a 58-meter golden chedi enshrining Buddha relics dominates the old city skyline and offers panoramic views of Bangkok.
Wat Tham Khao Rup Chang is a Buddhist cave temple located on Khao Rup Chang hill in Padang Besar Subdistrict, Sadao District, Songkhla Province, near the Thailand-Malaysia border. The temple occupies a limestone cave system featuring stalactites, stalagmites and enshrined Buddha images, including a reclining Buddha. It is notable for combining natural cave formations with active religious use and serves as a local place of worship, meditation and sightseeing.