The giant Buddha statue of Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen temple is seen at the end of an avenue in Bangkok, Thailand, June 9, 2021. Reuters BANGKOK, June 21 – A Thai temple building a 230-foot Buddha ...

Buddhist devotees in Thailand and around the world now have a chance to visit and pray before a masterpiece replica of the Fasting Buddha, considered to be one of the “most profound and powerful ...

A statue of the Lord Buddha as a baby, to be installed in his birthplace in Nepal, will be built in Thailand with the help of fundraisers here. The campaign will be jointly led by veteran politician ...

Around the world, colossal statues rise above city skylines, mountain valleys, and serene countryside landscapes, each one a ...

A man’s drug-fueled rampage in a temple in Thailand ended last month when he was fatally impaled by the spiked head of a Buddha statue, according to a report. The deceased, referred to as 49-year-old ...

BANGKOK – At a military base outside Bangkok, soldiers stand guard over Buddha statues, showcases of Rolex watches and some very expensive French wine — a $4,000 bottle of Petrus and choice vintages ...

BANGKOK (Reuters) – A Thai temple building a 69-metre-tall (230 ft) Buddha statue that will be visible across Bangkok said construction was nearly complete but its opening may be pushed back to 2022 ...