Public Invited to Venerate Sacred Buddha’s Tooth Relic at Sanam Luang

Phra Meru of Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda and the information plate in Sanam Luang, Bangkok
Phra Meru of Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda and the information plate in Sanam Luang, Bangkok. Photo: Xiengyod.

BANGKOK (NBT WORLD) – Members of the public are invited to venerate the Sacred Buddha’s Tooth Relic, temporarily enshrined at Sanam Luang from now until [Read More…]

7 men nabbed in Prachuap Khiri Khan for allegedly stealing stones to make Buddha images

3 wheeled motorcycle in Prachuap Khiri Khan
3 wheeled motorcycle in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Photo: Mozhar.

Seven men were arrested yesterday (Sunday) by park rangers for allegedly stealing Phra That stone, to be crafted into Buddha images or decorative items, in [Read More…]

Phuket Big Buddha, Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Eknakiri

The Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Eknakiri or Phuket Big Buddha.
The Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Eknakiri or Big Buddha in Phuket. Photo: Roma Neus,

The Phuket Big Buddha is one of the most valued tourist attractions of the island, began to be built in 2004 and most of its costs have been covered through donations, at the foot of this image of Buddha you will find a room where you can see the history of its construction and a box if you want to make a donation.