Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry

Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry at a Glance#

About Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry#

Across the road from the Sergeant-Major Thawee Folk Museum, and under the same management, the Buranathai foundry is where a huge range of bronze Buddha images is cast using the lost-wax method. It is just about the only place in Thailand where you can watch this laborious, time-consuming process taking place.

Looking like a cross between a junkyard and an antique dealer’s shop, the foundry throws up some curious sights, from sections of Buddhas waiting to be rejoined to workers preparing castings for new images. During a visit you should be able to see part of the manufacturing under way, and a small shop on the premises sells finished Buddha images. Visitors may walk around the grounds while work is in progress, but take care to avoid accidents, such as overturning a mould of red-hot bronze.

Best Time to Visit Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry#

Best visited in the cool, dry season (November-February) when temperatures are milder and rain is least likely.

Cool / dry

November-February · ~20-31°C

Most comfortable time to tour an outdoor/indoor foundry in central Thailand - cooler mornings and less rain make visits and photography easier.

Hot / dry

March-May · ~26-38°C

Very warm to hot conditions; still possible to visit but expect heat during midday and plan for shade and water.

Rainy

June-October · ~24-33°C

Afternoon and evening downpours are common, which can interrupt outdoor access and transfer times.

Weather & Climate near Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry#

Climate

Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 18°C to 37°C. Abundant rainfall (1242 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 95 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryDecemberFebruary

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

45°

Warmest Month

7°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Ideal	18° - 32°	25°	5 mm	mostly sunny	55%	0.8 m/s	1.8 very high	11.1h
February	Ideal	20° - 34°	27°	16 mm	mostly sunny	46%	1.0 m/s	2.0 very high	11.5h
March	Excellent	23° - 36°	30°	33 mm	some cloud	44%	1.0 m/s	2.0 extreme	11.9h
April	Very Good	25° - 37°	33°	62 mm	some cloud	50%	1.3 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.4h
May	Acceptable	25° - 35°	35°	173 mm	overcast	68%	0.9 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.8h
June	Acceptable	25° - 34°	35°	163 mm	overcast	78%	1.1 m/s	2.4 extreme	13.0h
July	Acceptable	25° - 33°	34°	170 mm	overcast	80%	1.1 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.9h
August	Acceptable	24° - 32°	34°	228 mm	overcast	84%	1.0 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.6h
September	Acceptable	24° - 32°	34°	223 mm	overcast	85%	0.8 m/s	2.1 extreme	12.1h
October	Good	24° - 33°	32°	135 mm	partly cloudy	82%	1.0 m/s	2.0 very high	11.7h
November	Excellent	21° - 32°	26°	27 mm	some cloud	75%	1.0 m/s	1.9 very high	11.2h
December	Ideal	18° - 31°	24°	7 mm	mostly sunny	65%	0.9 m/s	1.8 very high	11.0h