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Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram Thai Temple


One of the world's longest reclining Buddhas (33 meters) resides within this Thai-styled temple which was founded in 1845. The gold-plated statue is housed in the main shrine, a simple elongated rectangular building with a high-pitched roof. On display are the colourful, distinct Thai architectural motifs with sculptured creature-like ornaments and floral carvings painted in gold and rainbow colours. Images of the Buddha fill the interior. The temple was built on a piece of land given by Queen Victoria to four women trustees as a gesture of goodwill to boost trading relations with Thailand.

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Main Gate
Main Gate
The Front
The Front
The Sleeping Buddha
The Sleeping Buddha
The Head
The Head
The Foot
The Foot
Long Phor Thout
Long Phor Thout
Statue of Buddha
Statue of Buddha
Statues
Statues
Statues of Buddha
Statues of Buddha
Statues of Buddha
Statues of Buddha
Statue of Buddha
Statue of Buddha
Urns of the Dead
Urns of the Dead
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