Nakhon Pathom is a very old city which has been a centre of the Dvaravati civilisation. Over 2,000 years ago, a Buddhism missionary from lndia was sent to introduce Buddhism and its philosophy to a land called Suwannaphum, which had Nakhon Pathom as its capital. Phra Pathom Chedi was the important structure of the kingdom. The prosperous city was abandoned in the 12th century. A new community settled down after the renovation of Phra Pathom Chedi was completed in the reign of King Rama V of Bangkok period. HOTEL PROMOTIONS: Find the latest hotel discounts for Nakhon Pathom at Precision Reservations.
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Festival at Tattoo Temple |
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Written by Richard Barrow
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Sunday, 12 March 2006 |
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I think one of the most bizzare festivals I have ever attended in Thailand was the Tattoo Festival this weekend. This took place at the renowned Wat Bang Phra temple in Nakhon Chaisi, about 50 kms west of Bangkok. This temple is famous for its magically charged tattoos and amulets which can protect its wearer against harm and even speeding bullets. The temple was made famous by Luang Phor Boon who sadly passed away a few years back. However his devoted followers still visit this temple every March to take part in a special “wai khru” ceremony and also to have their tattoos recharged. I had heard some strange and bizzare reports about this festival a few years back and so I was glad this weekend when an opportunity arose to go and see for myself. |
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Buddha in the Horizon |
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Written by jashobanta
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Thursday, 29 December 2005 |
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There are two outstanding monuments near Bangkok; one is the Standing Buddha and the other is the Phra Phathom Chedi. 
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