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Royal Thai Buddhist Monastery-January 2024
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Jan 22, 2025

　　Close to the north end of the pond, this stunning and imposing wat (Thai-style monastery) is built from gleaming white marble. The blue-roofed meditation centre next door is another fine piece of architecture. Arguably the greatest compound in the monastic zone.

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