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Tam dai - Tam dai (Lion, Tiger, Bear) in Madagui Forest Resort. Natural caves and hugely grandiose stones are carved by craftsmen into giant artistic works as 'Song Tuong Trieu Phuc' (the two elephant-statues), 'Tam Dai' (lion, tiger, bear), 'Tu Linh' (the four supernatural creatures: dragon, unicorn, tortoise, phoenix), 'Ngu Qua' (the five fruits), 'Cuu Phuc' (the nine bats), ect. These animal follows the Buddha preaching.

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Rock drawings - Ancient rock drawings in the Serra da Capivara National Park (pt. Parque Nacional Serra da Capivara), located in southeast state of Piauí, Brazil. Its head archaeologist is Niède Guidon.

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idurar uhaggar - Ahaggar Mountains landscape - Hoggar highland region in central Sahara, in Algeria

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The Buddhist temple 'Wat Phra Kaew' (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), view from the Grand Palace, in Bangkok, Thailand Buddhist temple - The Buddhist temple 'Wat Phra Kaew' (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), view from the Grand Palace, in Bangkok, Thailand

Ko Lan beach or Koh Lan beach (เกาะล้าน), near Pattaya - Ko Lan is located at the South-East end of the Bay of Bangkok, on the eastern side of the Gulf of Siam - Thailand Beach - Ko Lan beach or Koh Lan beach (เกาะล้าน), near Pattaya - Ko Lan is located at the South-East end of the Bay of Bangkok, on the eastern side of the Gulf of Siam - Thailand

Grand Palace' garden (พระบรมมหาราชวัง), used to be the official residence of the Kings of Thailand - located in Bangkok, Thailand Garden - Grand Palace' garden (พระบรมมหาราชวัง), used to be the official residence of the Kings of Thailand - located in Bangkok, Thailand

Songkran Parade in Pakchong, 3 hours south of Bangkok, Thailand Songkran Parade - Songkran Parade in Pakchong, 3 hours south of Bangkok, Thailand

Around Nana BTS Station and Nana Skytrain Station, Bangkok, Thailand Nana BTS Station - Around Nana BTS Station and Nana Skytrain Station, Bangkok, Thailand

Thailand, Bangkok, Mo Chit BTS Station or Mo Chit skytrain station (สถานีหมอชิต) located on Phahon Yothin highway (Phahonyothin Road - ถนนพหลโยธิน) between Soi 18 and Soi 20 Mo Chit BTS Station - Thailand, Bangkok, Mo Chit BTS Station or Mo Chit skytrain station (สถานีหมอชิต) located on Phahon Yothin highway (Phahonyothin Road - ถนนพหลโยธิน) between Soi 18 and Soi 20

Chatuchak (or Jatujak; Thai: จตุจักร) Park viewed from Mo Chit BTS Station, Bangkok, Thailand Chatuchak Park - Chatuchak (or Jatujak; Thai: จตุจักร) Park viewed from Mo Chit BTS Station, Bangkok, Thailand

Chatuchak (or Jatujak; Thai: จตุจักร) Park, near Chatuchak weekend market, Bangkok, Thailand Chatuchak - Chatuchak (or Jatujak; Thai: จตุจักร) Park, near Chatuchak weekend market, Bangkok, Thailand

The British Club, Bangkok, Thailand, a family, sports, and social Members Club situated in downtown Bangkok. British Club Bangkok - The British Club, Bangkok, Thailand, a family, sports, and social Members Club situated in downtown Bangkok.

Le temple de Wat Pho, ou Wat Phra Chetuphon, qui contient le Bouddha couché du Wat Pho. Le Wat Pho est considéré comme le centre d'apprentissage du massage thailandais le plus important et le plus connu de Thailande. Le Wat Pho est situé à Bangkok, Thailande. Temple Wat Pho - Le temple de Wat Pho, ou Wat Phra Chetuphon, qui contient le Bouddha couché du Wat Pho. Le Wat Pho est considéré comme le centre d'apprentissage du massage thailandais le plus important et le plus connu de Thailande. Le Wat Pho est situé à Bangkok, Thailande.

Decorative Plants in the Wat Pho, one of the largest and oldest wat in Bangkok, Thailand Decorative Plants - Decorative Plants in the Wat Pho, one of the largest and oldest wat in Bangkok, Thailand

View inside the Wat Pho (Thai: วัดโพธิ์) or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, in Bangkok, Thailand View - View inside the Wat Pho (Thai: วัดโพธิ์) or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, in Bangkok, Thailand

2006 - Wat Pho also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon. It is a traditional Thai massage place in Bangkok. Wat Pho - 2006 - Wat Pho also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon. It is a traditional Thai massage place in Bangkok.

The Wat Phra Kaew (on the right) inside the Grand Palace, with the Phra Siratana Chedi (middle), followed by the Phra Mondop and the Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (the Royal Pantheon). The Hor Phra Naga on the left. Grand Palace, Bangkok. Wat Phra Kaew - The Wat Phra Kaew (on the right) inside the Grand Palace, with the Phra Siratana Chedi (middle), followed by the Phra Mondop and the Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (the Royal Pantheon). The Hor Phra Naga on the left. Grand Palace, Bangkok.

The Aphorn Phimok Prasat Pavilion inside the Grand Palace Complex in Bangkok, Thailand Aphorn Phimok Prasat Pavilion - The Aphorn Phimok Prasat Pavilion inside the Grand Palace Complex in Bangkok, Thailand

The Chakri Maha Prasat, built by King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V), was completed in 1882, the same year as the centenary celebration of Bangkok. Only the reception areas are now used - Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand Chakri Group - The Chakri Maha Prasat, built by King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V), was completed in 1882, the same year as the centenary celebration of Bangkok. Only the reception areas are now used - Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

The Chakri Maha Prasat Hall (Chakri Mahaprasad Hall) in the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand Chakri Maha Prasat Hall - The Chakri Maha Prasat Hall (Chakri Mahaprasad Hall) in the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

The Amarindra Winitchai Hall, part of the Phra Maha Monthian Group, inside the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand Amarindra Winitchai Hall - The Amarindra Winitchai Hall, part of the Phra Maha Monthian Group, inside the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

Le Hor Phra Gandhararat derrière le Wat Phra Kaew, à l'intérieur du complexe du Grand Palais de Bangkok, Thailande Hor Phra Gandhararat - Le Hor Phra Gandhararat derrière le Wat Phra Kaew, à l'intérieur du complexe du Grand Palais de Bangkok, Thailande

The Hor Phra Gandhararat, Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand Hor Phra Gandhararat - The Hor Phra Gandhararat, Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

The Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (The Royal Pantheon), Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง), Bangkok, Thailand Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn - The Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (The Royal Pantheon), Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง), Bangkok, Thailand

Phra Mondop, the library, inside the Grand Palace, complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand Phra Mondop - Phra Mondop, the library, inside the Grand Palace, complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha or the Royal Monastery of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew - Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram, Thai: วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม), Bangkok, Thailand Temple of the Emerald Buddha - The Temple of the Emerald Buddha or the Royal Monastery of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew - Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram, Thai: วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม), Bangkok, Thailand

View of the Upper Terrace of the Bangkok' Grand Palace: the Phra Mondop and the Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (The Royal Pantheon) Phra Mondop - View of the Upper Terrace of the Bangkok' Grand Palace: the Phra Mondop and the Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (The Royal Pantheon)

The Phra Siratana Chedi on the Upper Terrace of the Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) in Bangkok, Thailand Phra Siratana Chedi - The Phra Siratana Chedi on the Upper Terrace of the Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) in Bangkok, Thailand

Phimanchaisri Gate, entrance to the Grand Palace, complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand Phimanchaisri Gate - Phimanchaisri Gate, entrance to the Grand Palace, complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Ratchanaddaram (Thai: วัดราชนัดดาราม) located at the intersection between Ratchadamnoen Klang and Mahachak Road, in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand Wat Ratchanaddaram - Wat Ratchanaddaram (Thai: วัดราชนัดดาราม) located at the intersection between Ratchadamnoen Klang and Mahachak Road, in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand

The Democracy Monument, commissioned in 1939 to commemorate the 1932 Siamese coup d'état, Thanon Ratchadamnoen Klang, at the intersection of Thanon Dinso, Bangkok Democracy Monument - The Democracy Monument, commissioned in 1939 to commemorate the 1932 Siamese coup d'état, Thanon Ratchadamnoen Klang, at the intersection of Thanon Dinso, Bangkok

This picture shows a holy Buddhist ceremony held at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province north of Bangkok, Thailand Vihara Phramonkolthepmuni - This picture shows a holy Buddhist ceremony held at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province north of Bangkok, Thailand

Rajamangala National Stadium (สนามราชมังคลากีฬาสถาน), Bang Kapi, Bangkok, Thailand Rajamangala National Stadium - Rajamangala National Stadium (สนามราชมังคลากีฬาสถาน), Bang Kapi, Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Suthat Thepwararam (Thai: วัดสุทัศน์เทพวราราม) royal temple. Wat Suthat contains the Buddha image Phra Sri Sakyamuni or Sisakayamunee which moved from Sukhothai province and the Phra Buddha Trilokachet in the Ubosot (Ordinary Hall) and Phra Buddha Setthamuni in Sala Kan Parien (Meeting Hall). Wat Suthat Thepwararam is located in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand Wat Suthat - Wat Suthat Thepwararam (Thai: วัดสุทัศน์เทพวราราม) royal temple. Wat Suthat contains the Buddha image Phra Sri Sakyamuni or Sisakayamunee which moved from Sukhothai province and the Phra Buddha Trilokachet in the Ubosot (Ordinary Hall) and Phra Buddha Setthamuni in Sala Kan Parien (Meeting Hall). Wat Suthat Thepwararam is located in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand

The Giant Swing (Thai: เสาชิงช้า, Sao Ching Cha), religious structure located in front of Wat Suthat temple, Phra Nakhon district (Thai: พระนคร), Bangkok, Thailand Giant Swing - The Giant Swing (Thai: เสาชิงช้า, Sao Ching Cha), religious structure located in front of Wat Suthat temple, Phra Nakhon district (Thai: พระนคร), Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์) or Wat Phra Chetuphon (วัดพระเชตุพน) located in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand Wat Phra Chetuphon - Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์) or Wat Phra Chetuphon (วัดพระเชตุพน) located in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์), also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon (วัดพระเชตุพน) or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho' official full name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn (วัดพระเชตุพนวิมลมังคลาราม ราชวรมหาวิหาร). It is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Pho - Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์), also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon (วัดพระเชตุพน) or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho' official full name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn (วัดพระเชตุพนวิมลมังคลาราม ราชวรมหาวิหาร). It is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. Bangkok, Thailand.

Western side of Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว - Temple of the Emerald Buddha), viewed from within the grounds of the Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง). The full name is Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram (วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม). Wat Phra Kaew is located in the historic center of Bangkok, Phra Nakhon district. Wat Phra Kaew - Western side of Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว - Temple of the Emerald Buddha), viewed from within the grounds of the Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง). The full name is Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram (วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม). Wat Phra Kaew is located in the historic center of Bangkok, Phra Nakhon district.

Thammasat University (มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์), entrance from Sanam Luang open area, Bangkok, Thailand Thammasat University - Thammasat University (มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์), entrance from Sanam Luang open area, Bangkok, Thailand

The Bangkok National Museum (Thai: พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ พระนคร) of Thailand National Museums, opened in 1874 by King Rama V, next to the Sanam Luang area - Bangkok Bangkok National Museum - The Bangkok National Museum (Thai: พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ พระนคร) of Thailand National Museums, opened in 1874 by King Rama V, next to the Sanam Luang area - Bangkok

The Memorial of Expeditionary Force on Sanam Luang (Thai: สนามหลวง) open field in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand Memorial of Expeditionary Force - The Memorial of Expeditionary Force on Sanam Luang (Thai: สนามหลวง) open field in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

Khaosan road or Khao San road (Thai: ถนนข้าวสาร), popular backpackers street situated in Phra Nakhon district, central Bangkok, the Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง) with Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว), and Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์) Khaosan Road - Khaosan road or Khao San road (Thai: ถนนข้าวสาร), popular backpackers street situated in Phra Nakhon district, central Bangkok, the Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง) with Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว), and Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์)

The Sanam Luang (สนามหลวง) open field in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, with the temporary cemetery for Princes Kanlayaniwattana the King Bhumipol's sister, Phra Nakhon district,  Bangkok, Thailand. It was written in the Royal Chronicle as follow that : ''In front of Wat Mahathat, Sanam Luang lies between the Royal Palace and the Palace to the Front. When royal cremation was held at the Phramen Ground, the pyre set up in the centre with the Royal Palace Pavilion to the south and the one of the Prince of the Palace to the Front to the north. The music from the Royal Palace and from the Palace to the Front would be played on opposite sides of Sanam Luang''. Royal cremation - The Sanam Luang (สนามหลวง) open field in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, with the temporary cemetery for Princes Kanlayaniwattana the King Bhumipol's sister, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. It was written in the Royal Chronicle as follow that : ''In front of Wat Mahathat, Sanam Luang lies between the Royal Palace and the Palace to the Front. When royal cremation was held at the Phramen Ground, the pyre set up in the centre with the Royal Palace Pavilion to the south and the one of the Prince of the Palace to the Front to the north. The music from the Royal Palace and from the Palace to the Front would be played on opposite sides of Sanam Luang''.

MBK Center, also known as Mahboonkrong or Mabunkrong (Thai: มาบุญครอง), shopping mall in Bangkok, next to Siam Paragon shopping mall, Thailand Mahboonkrong - MBK Center, also known as Mahboonkrong or Mabunkrong (Thai: มาบุญครอง), shopping mall in Bangkok, next to Siam Paragon shopping mall, Thailand

Rajamangala National Stadium (Thai: สนามราชมังคลากีฬาสถาน), part of Hua Mak Sports Complex located in Hua Mak, Bang Kapi (บางกะปิ), Bangkok. Photo taken during a Thailand/Japan football match for the 2010 football world cup qualification (June 2008). Rajamangala Stadium - Rajamangala National Stadium (Thai: สนามราชมังคลากีฬาสถาน), part of Hua Mak Sports Complex located in Hua Mak, Bang Kapi (บางกะปิ), Bangkok. Photo taken during a Thailand/Japan football match for the 2010 football world cup qualification (June 2008).

The Victory Monument (Thai: อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ, Anusawari Chai Samoraphum) by night. Victory Monument is located in the district of Ratchathewi (ราชเทวี), Bangkok (กรุงเทพมหานคร), Thailand (ประเทศไทย) By night - The Victory Monument (Thai: อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ, Anusawari Chai Samoraphum) by night. Victory Monument is located in the district of Ratchathewi (ราชเทวี), Bangkok (กรุงเทพมหานคร), Thailand (ประเทศไทย)

The Symbol of World Peace through inner peace. Built entirely on international public contributions, it is also the embodiment of unity and love for mankind. The dome-shaped Cetiya (stupa) is the hallmark of what has become the largest venue for mass meditation and prayers for Buddhists and peace-loving people of the world. Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Pathum Thani Province north of Bangkok, Thailand Dhammakaya Cetiya - The Symbol of World Peace through inner peace. Built entirely on international public contributions, it is also the embodiment of unity and love for mankind. The dome-shaped Cetiya (stupa) is the hallmark of what has become the largest venue for mass meditation and prayers for Buddhists and peace-loving people of the world. Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Pathum Thani Province north of Bangkok, Thailand

Built to commemorate the founder of the Dhammakaya Temple, this hexagonal pyramid-shaped chapel stands gracefully in the middle of a tranquil pond inside the temple, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Buddhist temple, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province north of Bangkok, Thailand Memorial Hall - Built to commemorate the founder of the Dhammakaya Temple, this hexagonal pyramid-shaped chapel stands gracefully in the middle of a tranquil pond inside the temple, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Buddhist temple, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province north of Bangkok, Thailand

Prasat Phra Debidorn at the Grand Palace - after the death of King Ananda Mahidol in the Baromphiman Palace, King Bhumibol moved the official royal residence to Chitralada Palace (Thai: พระตำหนักจิตรลดารโหฐาน) - Bangkok Prasat Phra Debidorn - Prasat Phra Debidorn at the Grand Palace - after the death of King Ananda Mahidol in the Baromphiman Palace, King Bhumibol moved the official royal residence to Chitralada Palace (Thai: พระตำหนักจิตรลดารโหฐาน) - Bangkok

Statue and chedi at the Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang), Bangkok, Thailand Statue - Statue and chedi at the Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang), Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Buddhist temple (วัดพระธรรมกาย) in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province north of Bangkok, Thailand Wat Phra Dhammakaya - Wat Phra Dhammakaya Buddhist temple (วัดพระธรรมกาย) in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province north of Bangkok, Thailand

The Main Chapel in Dhammakaya Temple, Pathum Thani (จังหวัดปทุมธานี), north of Bangkok, Thailand Main Chapel - The Main Chapel in Dhammakaya Temple, Pathum Thani (จังหวัดปทุมธานี), north of Bangkok, Thailand

Chakri Mahaprasad Hall, Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang), Bangkok, Thailand Chakri Mahaprasad Hall - Chakri Mahaprasad Hall, Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang), Bangkok, Thailand