WAT BURAPHAPHIRAM วัดบูรพาภิราม This monastery, located in Roi Et municipal area, east of Thanon Phadung Phanich, houses the Thailand's highest Buddha image in the attitude of blessing, named " Phra Phuttha Ratana Mongkhon Maha Muni " . The image is built of reinforced concrete and under its base, there are several museum chambers. The height of the statue from the foot to the top of the finial is 59 meters and 20 centimeters. East side of the monastery, adjacent to the ancient city moat, is the construction site of the pavillion housing Chao Pho Maha Sakdanuphab spirit which is highly revered by Roi-Et people. |