The Sukhotai Traimit Golden Buddha here is made from pure gold and is 12 feet 5 inches in diametre is 15 feet 9 inches high and weighs 5.5 tons. Originally covered in plaster it was only discovered that it was pure gold in 1955 when it was being transported from it's original site to this place when some of the plaster broke off.
This gallery holds a few attempts at photographing this amazing structure
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Categories & Keywords
Category:Travel and Places
Subcategory:Asia
Subcategory Detail:Thailand
Keywords:Bangkok, Temple of Sukhotai Traimit Golden Buddha