Of the nearly 45,000 temples in Thailand, arguably the most unforgettable—though decidedly offbeat—is Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple. Situated on the outskirts of Chiang Rai in Northern ...
The pandemic has slowed tourism to Thailand's Buddhist temples, but the impact is more than economic
The economies of countries dependent on tourism are clearly hurting, with visitor numbers plummeting as a result of the pandemic. The Thai government estimates a loss of 100 billion Thai baht (over ...
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Five white Buddhas of Thailand, a modern temple rising from mountains
A remote Thai temple with five white Buddhas and vibrant mosaics offers a peaceful blend of spirituality, nature, and modern design.
There are 33,000 traditional temples in Thailand. But with its majestic, otherworldly exterior, Wat Rong Khun is unlike any other site of worship. From the ghoulish heads that hang from surrounding ...
More than half of tigers rescued from a Buddhist temple in Thailand three years ago have died in government custody, officials announced, according to the BBC. Only 61 of the 147 tigers that were ...
Buddhist temples in Thailand are feeling the financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic as the absence of tourism has meant a lack of donations and other sources of income needed for monks to maintain ...
The pandemic has slowed tourism to Thailand's Buddhist temples, but the impact is more than economic
(The Conversation) — Thailand's Buddhist temples, important centers of culture and commerce, rely on donations from international visitors. Because of a steep drop in tourism, these temples have been ...
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