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Wat Sri Chum, Lampang

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Out of all of Lampang’s numerous temples, Wat Sri Chum is my favourite not only because of its charm and Burmese architectural style, but also because of my past associations with this temple – the abbot, monks and teachers in … Continue reading

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Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

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Wat Pra That Lampang Luang (Thai: วัดพระธาตุลำปางหลวง) is an early Lanna-style (Northern Thai) Buddhist temple, possibly the oldest religious structure in existence today in Thailand. Locally known as Wat Lampang Luang, this temple complex is located in the northern Thai … Continue reading

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Wat Mahawan, Chiang Mai

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Wat Mahawan is a medium size wat (temple) that originates from at least the 17th century when Chiang Mai came under Burmese occupation. The buildings that make up this temple are an interesting mixture of both Lanna Thai and Burmese … Continue reading

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