Wat Burapha Phiram, located in the Mueang Roi Et district of Roi Et province, is a third-class royal temple and one of the most important temples in northeastern Thailand. Phra Phuttha Rattana Mongkol Maha Muni (Luang Pho Yai): The temple's most striking feature is the Buddha statue in a blessing gesture. Made of reinforced concrete, it is the tallest in Thailand at 59.2 meters (101 sok). Including its base, it measures 67.85 meters. This revered Buddha statue is considered an important symbol of Roi Et province.

Museum: Inside the Buddha image are rooms for exhibiting antiquities and for staging religious ceremonies.

Wat Burapha Phiram was built in 1913. Originally called "Wat Hua Ro," it served as a rest stop for traders and travelers. Later, due to its location in the east of the city, it was renamed "Wat Burapha" before finally receiving its current name, "Wat Burapha Phiram." This sacred Buddha statue protects the inhabitants of Roi Et and ensures them a peaceful and prosperous life. It is said that worshipping the Buddha statue brings peace and prosperity, abundant blessings, and that all one's endeavors will be successful.

The full review can be found here: Wat Burapha Phiram, a beautiful temple in Roi Et. Pay your respects to Thailand's tallest Buddha statue in the blessing posture.

Address: 559/1 Phadung Phanit Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Roi Et District, Roi Et Province.

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