Great Buddha of Thailand Monument

Address: Great Buddha of Thailand (Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin), Wat Muang, Ang Thong Province, Thailand

The Great Buddha of Thailand, often called Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin, is a large standing Buddha statue located at a temple complex in Ang Thong province. Constructed in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the monument is one of the tallest Buddhist statues worldwide at about 92 metres high.

The statue dominates the temple grounds and is visible from surrounding lowlands; visitors typically view the monument from temple terraces and approach pathways. The site functions as both a tourist attraction and an active place of Buddhist worship.

Construction took place over several years and the statue has been a focal point for religious and cultural activities since completion. Facilities at the complex support pilgrims and visitors with devotional areas and viewing points.

The monument lies in Ang Thong province in central Thailand, in a temple complex accessible by road from nearby towns and regional transport routes.

• Height and ranking: At approximately 92 metres tall it is the tallest statue in Thailand and one of the tallest standing Buddha images in the world.
• Visitor conduct: Located within a temple complex, visits combine religious observance with viewing the statue; modest dress and respectful behavior are expected inside temple precincts.

Wat Muang is located in Ang Thong Province; by car it’s about 1.5-2 hours north of Bangkok via Route 32. Buses and organized day tours from Bangkok also visit Wat Muang-confirm schedules and traffic before traveling.

• Visit in the morning when the air is clearer and the Buddha's gold leaf gleams without the haze of midday heat.
• Modest dress is expected when approaching the main shrine area; shoes will be removed in some temple spaces.
• Traffic can be heavy-plan extra time for the final stretch from Bangkok via Highway 32 or local roads depending on the route.