The Watt Munisotaram plans to unveil its $1 million gate in August, at a ceremony including 100 monks from all over the world.

It’s just before 6 p.m. on a Tuesday at the Oakmont Carnegie Library. In the basement’s Oak Room, a dozen Pittsburghers are already seated ...

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The official name of Bangkok is Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayuthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonpiman-Awatansathit ...

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Thailand draws travellers from around the world with its deep traditions, layered history, and sensory-rich experiences. From ...

Discover Thailand's rich spiritual heritage through its famous Hindu and Buddhist temples, from Bangkok's iconic Wats to ...

Round off the ideal day in Bangkok by wandering along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, all the way to Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) within the grounds of the city’s Grand Palace.

Dressed in a traditional robe and a flowing yellow wrap, the Dalai Lama was escorted to the temple courtyard by a group of monks ... describes himself as a "simple Buddhist monk." But millions of ...

This temple once housed the revered Emerald Buddha before it moved to Chiang Rai and then Bangkok, a powerful symbol of the shared religious and political history connecting these northern cities.

The interior of those gilded buildings are nothing short of spectacular. The number one attraction of the Grand Palace is The Emerald Buddha. Their website (link below) describes it best: “The Temple ...