This ancient temple was constructed in 1777 and received its sacred boundary in 1782. It was elevated to the status of a third class royal monastery in 1996. Within the temple grounds, there are numerous points of interest worth visiting. One of the highlights is the reclining Buddha statue, which is the largest of its kind in the eastern region of Thailand. This magnificent statue, made of plaster and adorned with gold leaf, has a width of 32.49 meters and a length of 54.19 meters, exemplifying the Rattanakosin art style. It was created in 1976 by Mr. Manat Klinjakhorn from the Fine Arts Department, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, now King Vajiralongkorn, presided over its consecration ceremony on August 16, 1988. The main hall, believed to have been built after the reign of King Rama III, is surrounded by a glass wall on all four sides, each with an entrance. The rear wall features five supporting columns without capitals, and the base of the building is straight. Inside the glass wall, there is a small prang with a cruciform base. The interior walls are adorned with exquisite murals depicting bonsai trees, Chinese flowers, as well as stories from the Jataka tales and the life of the Buddha, all of which remain remarkably well-preserved. The style of the paintings suggests they were created after the reign of King Rama III, as there are numerous depictions of foreigners within the artwork. The prayer halls and other structures feature beautifully crafted wooden fretwork reminiscent of gingerbread, and are estimated to be around a century old.
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Phai Lom Temple
Province: Chanthaburi
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