Wat Khun Inthapramun - Thailand’s Largest Reclining Buddha - 50 M Long Sukhothai Style - Ang Thong
Wat Khun Inthapramun is an ancient temple that was constructed during the Sukhothai period, its vast size is still outlined by the brick ruins. The largest and longest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand, 50 meters from topknot to feet, is enshrined here.
Originally, the reclining Buddha image was housed in the image hall, or Wihan, but after a fire raged through the temple, the image was abandoned to the elements for hundreds of years. Many Thai kings have paid homage to the image, including King Borommakot in 1753, King Rama V in 1878 and 1908, as well as the Rama IX, who presented royal Kathin robes in 1973 and 1975.
Inside an all-purpose pavilion, there is a statue of Khun Inthapramun (a much-storied figure) as well as his presumed remains. According to legend, Khun Inthapramun was a revenue officer who secretly embezzled from the government to build the massive Buddha image. When the King asked how he obtained the funds, Khun Inthapramun did not reveal the truth because he was afraid that merit from the construction of the image would be passed on to the King. He was finally sentenced to death.
The area and statue are worth a visit. It’s not on the normal tourist trail but can be combined with other sites as a day trip from Bangkok or Ayutthaya.
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