When we have been in town we like to drive all around and explore as much as we can. On one such trip we came across a few signs depicting a large statue of an old Buddhist man sitting in (what I believe is) the lotus style (or Indian style?) on top of a large pyramid made of a flight of stairs. We followed the signs to their end but did not end up going in. It was about ten miles (I want to say west?) outside of Hua Hin.
Could anyone be so kind as to let me know what this was (I imagine it is in honour of a particular Buddhist clergy), who it is for, and any other information?
Thank you very much in advance!!!
Large Sculpture Past Hua Hin
Large Sculpture Past Hua Hin
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This old munk was born in the south of Thailand.
His name was Luang Poo Thoat and he died some years ago.
He is famous in Thailand because of his ability to bring good luck to people. He could put his foot in the ocean, say some prayers and you could drink the water.
His name was Luang Poo Thoat and he died some years ago.
He is famous in Thailand because of his ability to bring good luck to people. He could put his foot in the ocean, say some prayers and you could drink the water.
I intend to live forever - so far so good.
Wow! Thank you very much for this information. Do you know of any other memorials (for lack of a better word) like this which are around?Norseman wrote:This old munk was born in the south of Thailand.
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Haha, I think that is why we decided to keep on driving: it was too hot!Wanderlust wrote:The temple where that sitting monk statue is, is called Wat Huay Mongkhon by the way, and is well worth a visit (but don't go on a very hot day!).
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When you get up to the top of the podium you will be barefoot, having had to leave your flip flops at the bottom. The concrete surface is like a hot plate! Not conducive to a relaxing gawp at the statue. They also give out little gold falluses (lingam) to put on a chain and wear as a charm!pinksquid wrote:Haha, I think that is why we decided to keep on driving: it was too hot!Wanderlust wrote:The temple where that sitting monk statue is, is called Wat Huay Mongkhon by the way, and is well worth a visit (but don't go on a very hot day!).
