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Khao Thong Chai |
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Khao Thong Chai Range is one of the significant view points of
Baan Krud Beach. From this area, you can see the spectacular
bend of water course and the endless coconut rows. Apart from
being known as the best place for observing scenery, there are
numerous interesting things on the top of Khao Thong Chai Range
such as Kitti Sirichai Buddha image, Kromloung Chumporn Khet
Udomsak Palace and Phra Maha Chedi Kao Yod.
“Phra Buddha Kitti
Sirichai” Buddha image or called by the local people as “Luang
Pho Yai” is the Buddha image in the seated meditation posture
which is Khandara art (influenced from Greek civilization from
India). The Buddha image turns his face towards the sea. Local
Bang Saphan people built this Buddha image to present to Queen
Sirikit on her sixtieth birthday anniversary occasion. Around
the Buddha image are the holy Buddhist monks bronze statues
which are greatly worshipped among the Buddhists for example
Somdej Phra Putachan (To Phrom Rangsi) and Luang Pu Thuat. This
is a recommended place to visit for paying respect.
Next, Kromloung Chumporn
Khet Udomsak Palace is made of brick and cement which is highly
respected by seafarer. It is believed that Kromloung Chumporn
Khet Udomsak once visited this palace to drop anchor of the
warship. Therefore, the anchor statue is built and positioned
facing the sea while the surrounding areas are flower garden and
monk residences.
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last part of the area is the Phra Maha Chedi Phakdi Phrakart
which was built by Grud villagers in order to celebrate
The 50th Anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession To The
Throne Celebrations. The top of the Chedi is Phra Maha Chedi
containing the Buddha’s relic. The main part or Viharn is a
4-storey building with quadrilateral gable ends. The Phraya Nak
King of Nagas stair is located in the east. Inside the viharn
enshrined the Buddha image in standing, placing his right hand
beside his body, posing his left hand in front of his chest to
convey prohibition which is called Ham Kaen Chan posture. The
walls are decorated with “Stain glass” mural narrating the story
of Phra Maha Chanok which is very dazzling once the sun shines
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11.35956 N |
99.579708 E |
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