Wat Mai Sri Lom Yen - Chiang Khong

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Wat Mai Sri Lom Yen is a renowned wat 24 kms south-west of Chiang Khong on R1174.
Phra Ajarn Ekachai is the abbot & he has a huge following with the wealthy & upperclass establishment in Bangkok.
The Thod Kathin / Ok Phansa events at his temple are outstanding spectacular events with all the top provincial brass - police & military - coming to the temple.
In 2012 I witnessed such an event

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In 2023, 11 years since my last visit I was tipped off the new mini zoo & gardens at the wat..

To be continued.
 

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The new adventure temple playground for kids.

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Evidence of the high establishment support.
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Check it out some time.

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