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Courtyard of a Chinese temple in the old town of Phuket (เมืองเก่าภูเก็ต), Thailand, surrounded by pastel-blue Sino-Portuguese buildings with elaborate ornamentation and stucco work. At the center rises a traditional Chinese shrine with a colorful roof decorated with dragons and figures. Orange lanterns hang in a row between the buildings, along with a red sign in Thai script. On the red-tiled floor stand red plastic chairs, a motorbike, a large bronze incense vessel, and red-and-yellow striped parasols and awnings. Colorful flags in red, green, and yellow flutter on the facade of the left building. A blue parasol stands next to the shrine. The sky is partly cloudy with bright cloud formations breaking through. — Phuket Oct 10, 2025

Several colorful longtail boats rest at low tide on the muddy shore of a narrow canal in Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket Province, Thailand. The traditional wooden Thai boats in yellow, red, blue, and green are moored to the bank with ropes and partly covered by tarps. In the background on the left rises a magnificent Buddhist temple (Wat) with a steep orange-red tiled roof and an elaborately decorated gable featuring golden carvings and a turquoise Buddha figure. Lush tropical vegetation with palms and densely foliaged trees surrounds the temple and lines both sides of the canal. The sky is covered by thick gray clouds, and the forested hills of Phuket can be seen in the background. The water in the canal is low, exposing large stretches of the muddy bottom. — Phuket Oct 9, 2025

A Thai Buddhist temple with a striking, steeply pitched gable roof decorated with elaborate golden carvings and floral ornaments. The peak of the gable is crowned by a golden finial, and curved Naga figures in green and gold adorn the roof ends. The white facade of the temple houses three niches with ornately decorated golden frames, each containing a golden Buddha statue. In front of the building, tall dragon palms and tropical plants partially obscure the facade. In the background, additional temple buildings with traditional reddish-brown tile roofs are visible. Lush green trees frame the scene, and the sky is partly cloudy with white clouds. — Chiang Mai Oct 6, 2025

Visitors in an ornately decorated Buddhist temple complex, likely Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Golden columns, elaborately carved gables with Naga decorations, and a golden chedi dominate the left side. Several people stand on the tiled walkway: on the left, a man in a white T-shirt with a backpack reads an information sheet beside a woman. In the center, a man in dark clothing and a woman in beige trousers walk by. On the right, a person in a yellow top and black pants gazes in wonder up at the richly gilded roof structure. Along the white balustrade on the left, offerings, flowers, and small metal vessels are lined up. In the background, tall conifers rise into the cloudy sky, and additional golden temple buildings in typical Northern Thai Lanna architecture are visible. On the right, a building is draped in golden and yellow fabrics, with another person standing at a table nearby. — Chiang Mai Oct 6, 2025

Visitors at a Buddhist temple in Thailand during worship. In the foreground, a young woman in a white dress and a man in a black T-shirt kneel on the tiled floor, both with hands folded in the prayer gesture (Wai). The woman holds incense sticks and a lotus blossom between her hands. On the right, golden monk statues, candles, flower offerings, and a large incense vessel with numerous burning incense sticks can be seen. A woman in a yellow top stands in the middle, also lighting incense. In the background, additional visitors and tourists explore the temple. Yellow-and-white fabric banners adorn the upper temple structure, and decorative lanterns hang on the right side. The atmosphere is both reverent and lively. — Chiang Mai Oct 6, 2025

An imposing golden chedi (stupa) of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, Thailand, rises majestically against a dramatically cloudy, dark gray sky. The richly decorated, tiered pagoda glows in rich gold and is crowned by a slender spire. In the foreground on the left stand golden Buddha statues, including a seated figure beneath an elaborately crafted golden parasol structure (Chattra). Around the central chedi are traditional Thai temple buildings with curved, multi-tiered roofs and delicate decorations in gold and dark wood. A golden fence surrounds the base of the chedi. Visitors can be seen in the lower part of the image exploring the temple complex. The striking contrast between the luminous gold of the temple structures and the ominous cloudy sky creates an impressive, almost mystical atmosphere. — Chiang Mai Oct 6, 2025

Two young people in white T-shirts stand in front of a metal lantern stand in a Buddhist temple, lighting incense sticks. Both hold lotus blossoms and incense sticks in their hands. The man wears a black cap and a shoulder bag; the woman has her dark hair tied back. To the right in the background, another girl also holds lotus blossoms. Additional worshippers can be seen in the background, some kneeling on the floor. Yellow-and-white fabric banners adorn the upper part of the temple, and small bells hang from the ceiling. Offerings such as flower arrangements and marigold garlands rest on the floor. The scene depicts a typical Buddhist ceremony, likely in a Thai temple. — Chiang Mai Oct 6, 2025

Chiang Mai Oct 6, 2025

Golden Buddha statues of various sizes in the courtyard of a Thai temple, likely Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai. In the foreground sits a large golden Buddha figure in meditation posture, adorned with an elaborately decorated robe and a flame-shaped headdress. Behind it line up additional golden Buddha statues, including a particularly large seated figure on the right side of the image. The temple architecture displays typical Lanna-style elements with richly decorated golden gables, intricate carvings, and red-and-gold ornaments. Yellow and white fabric banners drape the entrances of the temple buildings. In the background, visitors and a Buddhist monk in an orange robe can be seen. Flowerpots with green plants stand between the statues, and a golden tiered parasol (Chattra) rises into the slightly cloudy sky. — Chiang Mai Oct 6, 2025

A large, colourful statue of a laughing, pot-bellied Buddha (Budai/Hotei) in a golden and red robe, wearing a prayer bead necklace and holding another in his right hand. He sits relaxed atop a large turquoise dragon with golden horns, whiskers and a gaping mouth of visible teeth. The statue shows wear, with paint flaking in several places. In the background, a large grey rock formation rises on the right, and the sky is clear and light blue. In the foreground and along the sides, various tropical plants grow in pots, including adenium (desert rose) with pink blooms and green shrubs. The scene is likely in a Buddhist temple garden in Southeast Asia. — Hua Hin Nov 13, 2019

A vividly colourful Buddhist temple built directly onto a rocky cliff above the sea. The temple's façade is painted in bright red, blue and yellow and decorated with ornate golden carvings and ornaments in traditional Thai style. Large red glass doors with yellow frames line the narrow walkway along the cliff. A rustic wooden railing with a log-like finish secures the path against the turquoise sea below. In the background, natural rock formations rise, their niches sheltering further shrines with Buddha statues. Small islands are visible on the horizon under a clear, light blue sky. Sandals are neatly placed outside one of the temple doors. The scene blends spiritual calm with a dramatic coastal landscape. — Hua Hin Nov 13, 2019

A golden, ornately decorated Buddhist temple shrine with a standing Buddha statue on the roof, one hand raised in a gesture of blessing. The shrine sits in the lower right of the frame and is richly adorned with delicate ornaments and typically Thai gable decorations. Inside the small pavilion sits another, smaller Buddha figure. In the background, a calm turquoise-green sea stretches to the horizon, where a mountainous coastline with a few high-rises is visible in the distance through the light haze. The sky is pale and slightly hazy. — Hua Hin Nov 13, 2019

A Buddhist temple complex on a rocky coast in Thailand, seen from an elevated vantage point. In the foreground, stone steps and paths lead down along the cliffs to several temple buildings with their characteristic orange tiled roofs. A small pavilion with a tiered roof juts out over the emerald sea, crowned by a golden Buddha statue. Along the path stand golden stupas, animal figures and other religious sculptures. Lush tropical vegetation frames the scene from the left and above. In the background, a sandy beach with fishing boats, a coastal town and forested mountains extend under a slightly hazy sky. A stone seawall protects the shoreline and separates the temple area from the beach. — Hua Hin Nov 13, 2019

Two long-tailed macaques sit on a stone wall beneath large, ornately decorated bronze bells at a Buddhist temple. The monkey in front sits sideways, looking to the left, while the smaller one behind it looks into the camera. The bells hang from metal bars and are adorned with elaborate floral reliefs and traditional patterns. In the background are tropical trees with lush green foliage and a view of the sea, suggesting an elevated location on an island or coast in Southeast Asia. The scene is lit by warm, natural daylight. — Hua Hin Nov 12, 2019

A group of long-tailed macaques rests in the shade along an ornately decorated white concrete balustrade on the grounds of a Thai temple. The monkeys sit, lie and climb on both the walkway and the railing itself. In the background are tropical trees, a temple building with orange accents and white walls, and a sign in Thai script. The scene is lit by bright sunlight, with the trees casting dappled shadows onto the concrete floor. Some monkeys groom one another while others lie relaxed on the warm ground. — Hua Hin Nov 12, 2019

A panoramic view from an elevated vantage point over a tropical coastal town, likely Hua Hin in Thailand. In the foreground, lush green vegetation with dense tree canopies stretches out. On a hill to the left, buildings with striking red Asian-style roofs are visible, including a temple-like structure. In the middle, a multi-storey pagoda rises among the trees. Beyond that, the city skyline extends with several high-rises and hotels along a curving bay with a long sandy beach. The calm, turquoise sea reaches to the horizon, where it merges into the slightly hazy, light blue sky. Gentle mountain ranges are faintly visible in the background. A transmission tower and a few construction cranes hint at the region's urban development. — Hua Hin Nov 12, 2019

A large standing statue of a monk in a brown robe on a stone pedestal with Thai inscription, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and bougainvillea shrubs in vivid pink bloom. The statue holds an object over its left shoulder and another in its right hand. A yellow cloth is tied around the base. In the foreground, several macaques sit on the rocks below the statue, partly in the shade of the flowering shrubs. In the background, green trees with partly bare, twisting branches stretch against a clear blue sky crossed by power lines. — Hua Hin Nov 12, 2019

Hua Hin Nov 12, 2019

A sandy stretch of coast with gentle waves running out onto the pale beach. On the left, the calm, murky green sea extends to the horizon under a slightly hazy, light blue sky. On the right, a colourful Chinese-style temple complex rises on a rocky outcrop, with yellow walls, red trim and decorative elements including large red vase-shaped sculptures. A stone staircase with a metal railing leads up from the beach to the grounds. Large, smooth boulders lie between the beach and the temple wall. Tropical trees with dense green crowns provide shade over the temple area. A scooter and a person are visible on the upper level. The beach feels quiet and largely empty. — Hua Hin Nov 11, 2019

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