Fah Thai Magazine - Inflight Magazine of Bangkok Airways Issue Sep-Oct 2023

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OVERTURES THAILAND TREASURES Words by Phoowadon Duangmee Northern Secrets The hidden gems of Phayao province make for a perfect treasure hunt by car Clockwise from Top Monks pray to the giant golden Buddha statue at Wat Si Khom Kham The golden pagoda and King of Nagas statue over the Phayao Lake Murals inside Wat Si Khom Kham on the bank of Phayao Lake Phayao province in northern Thailand hovers under the tourism radar thanks to its proximity to Chiang Mai, Lampang and Chiang Rai. But its many treasures, hidden just two and a half hours by car from Chiang Mai, make Phayao the perfect destination for a self-drive holiday. With astonishing scenery, rich Lanna culture and welcoming locals, there is so much to see and do in this northern destination. Start by immersing yourself in the local crafts, sculptures, historic inscriptions and religious art by visiting the cleverly curated Phayao Cultural Exhibition Hall, set in a contemporary Lanna-style building. Inside, the large collection of artefacts – elephant fossils, 500-yearold pottery, an antique golden umbrella, inscriptions, stone Buddhas and historic documents – paint a picture of life here between the 11th and 19th centuries. Just a short walk away is Wat Si Khom Kham. This grand temple hosts Phra Chao Ton Luang – the most sacred and beautiful giant Buddha statue in Phayao. Built between 1491 and 1524, the enormous Buddha stands 16 metres high and 14 metres wide. Whether you practice Buddhism or not, you will find the grandeur and beauty of Phra Chao Ton Luang a sight to behold. Phayao is a lake town with a picturesque waterfront and breathtaking vistas. Phayao Lake, or Kwan Phayao, spans 1,980 hectares and is home to some 50 species of freshwater fish. While you’re here, treat yourself to a boat cruise around the pristine lake. Wat Tilok Aram, the abandoned Buddhist monastery in the middle of the lake, is a star attraction. The lord of Phayao founded the monastery in the 15th century and gave it to King Tilokaraj, a famous, mighty ruler of Chiang Mai. Rising waters eventually isolated 14
Clockwise from Top Left Devotees Devotees make participate in their way down a Buddhist Kwan Phayao to ceremony pay homage to the Buddha image A beautiful misty morning at Phu Langka, Phayao The isolated Wat Tilok Aram at the centre of Phayao Lake 15
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