Sala Kaew Ku (Wat Khaek), Nong Khai Province, Thailand

5Instantcalmer 5:00 PM Jun 12, 2020

Number 1 attraction in Nong Khai
There's been a lot written about this place and no wonder. I had prepared by reading the story of the monk who designed and worked on it building up followers and community support. The result is about 200 statues that give an original perspective on Buddhism, Hinduism and life. The great mother features also. The statues are sometimes humourous, reverential, philisophical or practical. Some teach a lesson. For instance near the entry is an elephant pressing forward with about 100 small dogs yapping at him. The lesson don't lose your purpose by listening to gossip and negativity. A cartoon in stone. The long inscriptions are all in Thai so maybe a Thai friend can translate for you or read in advance for a deeper understanding. Enter the eternal mother's womb and receive a panaroma of couplehood and parenthood. Stunning, entertaining, thought-provoking, calming and spiritual. How's that for a package? A modest 40 baht entry for non-Thais who pay 10 baht. I'd gladly pay 400 baht same as a national park. I'm sure it just pays for upkeep and gardening.

4Lost In Asia 5:00 PM Mar 12, 2020

Strange Place
I read the original was in Laos, but for some reasons the artist/owner came to Thailand and built this. It is a strange place with a mixed bags of Statues and Dieties. Interesting for an hour or 2, but it get very hot during mid day.