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Khao Thongchai

Khao Thongchai

Prachuap Khiri Khan Opening days: Every dayContact information: Amphur Bang Saphran Noi, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province Khao Thong Chai Range is one of the significant view points of Baan Krud Beach. From this area, you can see the spectacular bend of water course and the endless coconut rows. Apart from being known as the best place for observing scenery, there are numerous interesting things on the top of Khao Thong Chai Range such as Kitti Sirichai Buddha image, Kromloung Chumporn Khet Udomsak Palace and Phra Maha Chedi Kao Yod. “Phra Buddha Kitti Sirichai” Buddha image or called by the local people as “Luang Pho Yai” is the Buddha image in the seated meditation posture which is Khandara art (influenced from Greek civilization from India). The Buddha image turns his face towards the sea. Local Bang Saphan people built this Buddha image to present to Queen Sirikit on her sixtieth birthday anniversary occasion. Around the Buddha image are the holy Buddhist monks bronze statues which are greatly worshipped among the Buddhists for example Somdej Phra Putachan (To Phrom Rangsi) and Luang Pu Thuat. This is a recommended place to visit for paying respect. Next, Kromloung Chumporn Khet Udomsak Palace is made of brick and cement which is highly respected by seafarer. It is believed that Kromloung Chumporn Khet Udomsak once visited this palace to drop anchor of the warship. Therefore, the anchor statue is built and positioned facing the sea while the surrounding areas are flower garden and monk residences. The last part of the area is the Phra Maha Chedi Phakdi Phrakart which was built by Grud villagers in order to celebrate The 50th Anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession To The Throne Celebrations. The top of the Chedi is Phra Maha Chedi containing the Buddha’s relic. The main part or Viharn is a 4-storey building with quadrilateral gable ends. The Phraya Nak King of Nagas stair is located in the east. Inside the viharn enshrined the Buddha image in standing, placing his right hand beside his body, posing his left hand in front of his chest to convey prohibition which is called Ham Kaen Chan posture. The walls are decorated with “Stain glass” mural narrating the story of Phra Maha Chanok which is very dazzling once the sun shines through the windows.