Thailand

Thailand is in the Southeast of Asia, with Laos and Cambodia to the east and the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysianextto Burma (Myanmar) on its west. The capital is Bangkok, the country's official language is Thai. In touristic resorts people also speak the English language. The history of Thailand is estimated to be dating 10,000 years, up to the paleolithic era. Visitors will encounter super-rich archaeological sites of cultural heritage. The temples of worship of Buddha abound in the region, contributing to the exotic environment of the place. Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia that avoided colonization, thus preserving the history and cultural heritage. The ancient monuments, temples and deserted cities all attest to the magnificent past of Thailand, a wonderful destination for your holidays. The historical treasures match with the wonderful nature. Thailand has many picturesque islands and beaches as well as 90 national parks and an amazing wildlife. The Thais are renowned for their friendliness and smile .

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai

 
 Built sometime between 1385  and 1402, during the reign of  King Saen Muang Ma, 7th ruler  of the Mengrai dynasty, Wat  Chedi Luang's massive chedi  (pagoda) is a distinctive feature  of the Chiang Mai skyline. At its  peak, the chedi measured 60  metres across at the square base and 80 metres tall and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most sacred religiousrelic.Damagedduringanearthquakein 1545, the chedi’s height is reduced to nearly half of its orginal size yet it is still an impressive structure. In 1992, the Fine Arts Department finished restoration work around the chedi, bringing back the naga (water serpent) staircase on each of its faces and wonderful statues of elephants adorning the base. The actual work on the chedi itself, however, was never quite complete, leaving it in its present state.

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