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Strange! Church in the colors of the Thai flag The only place in the country

Trang, In a strange way, the church of Wat Kuan Inthanin Ngam in Trang Province has the entire church painted with the colors of the national flag. The abbot hopes that the new generation will remember Thai ancestors. Arouse patriotism And this place is the land of Thailand. At Wat Kuan Inthanin Ngam Along the Trang-Yan Ta Khao Road, Village No. 1, Thung Krabue Subdistrict, Yan Ta Khao District, Trang Province, Phra Khru Palad Rerngchai Supharo, the abbot of the temple, took us to see the church, which was unusual. Because it is painted in the same colors as the Thai flag. The abbot revealed that he chose to paint the national flag. To convey the meaning of love for the nation, religion, and king of Buddhists and to remind future generations who see this church to remember their Thai ancestors. Arouse patriotism Strange beauty that is unlike any other temple. Or it can be said that it may be the only one in the country. It can also help attract the public. and more tourists travel to temples as well For t his church Inside is also enshrined the largest Buddha image in the posture of Mara Starting, the largest in the south, weighing up to 80 tons, with eyes made of black onyx. And the surrounding area is decorated with beautiful landscapes. In hopes of becoming a source of recreation for locals and tourists. This church was built in 2012. More than 20 million baht has been spent on construction, but until now it has not been completed. Only 50% of the work has been completed. Electricity and water systems have not yet been installed due to the increased cost of construction materials. Causing the temple to delay construction. Anyone who would like to donate can contact Kuan Inthanin Ngam Temple, Yan Ta Khao District, Trang Province or contact the abbot directly at telephone 085-8892403. Source: Thai News Agency