Thai Temples in Sakon Nakhon

    Discover the best Thai temples to visit during your vacation in Sakon Nakhon (Northeastern Thailand). Get profiles, photos, and locations of 200+ Isaan Thai temples, including beautiful city, mountain, and forest temples that are off the beaten track. Learn about Buddhist artwork, iconic Hindu statues, and the spiritual life of the Thai people.

    Sakon Nakhon Temple Art & Statues

    Jul 27
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    Sakon Nakhon Hidden Temples

    Sakon Nakhon is perhaps the best region to discover Thailand Hidden Temples. Even after visiting over 200 Thai temples in the province, I still discover fascinating temples hidden away down tiny village sois and dirt paths in the Phu Phan Mountains. I recently was surprised to find an as yet undiscovered temple on the outskirts […]

    Mar 02
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    Phra Sivali in Thailand: Protector of Travelers

    Seen Above: A statue of Phra Sivali at Wat Siri Rat Watthana, Sakon Nakhon Phra Sivali (พระสิวลี) is a beloved figure in Theravada Buddhism, especially in Thailand. He’s an arhat (a fully enlightened being) and holds a special place in the hearts of many Thai Buddhists. He is in some respects like the Buddhist version […]

    Mar 11
    4 min read
    The Mythological Kala – Scary Faces at Khmer & Thai Temples

    Seen above: A well preserved lintel with carved face of Kala, from an 11th century temple in Thailand (about the same time Phra That Dum was built). The demon-like figure Kala (กาล) is found in ancient Khmer temple art and Hindu-Buddhist iconography throughout Southeast Asia. However, it is one of the lesser known mythological figures […]

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