Loans of the tooth as a show of friendship have been an effective form of soft diplomacy by China, even though competing claims from various countries on possessing the Buddha’s tooth raise ...

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, known as Wat Pho in Thai ... For more information, consult the temple's official website (in Thai). Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour ...

It was probably during the reign of Rama III (reign:1824 – 51), the third ruler of Rattanakosin dynasty, that the plaster covered gold Buddha statue was transferred to Bangkok and was enshrined in the ...

Arahant Mahinda’s historic encounter with King Devanampiyatissa near Mihintale led to the monarch’s conversion, laying the foundation ... commemorating the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Bangkok's Wat Pho temple, famous for its architecture and the massive 46-metre-long statue of the Reclining Buddha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...

In the centre of Bangkok's old town, Nangleong area, Buddha & Pals serves as a perfect mix of serenity and fun. Housed in an 80-year-old building, this café-bar has become a gathering place for ...