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Caption: Visiting the marvel of the north: THE WHITE TEMPLE in Chiang Rai
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Caption: Out of the 40,000 or so Buddhist temples in Thailand, The White Temple is the well known, a true masterpiece in design & innovation. The entire structure is white, representing purity & enlightenment.
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Caption: The WHITE TEMPLE is the passion project of uber creative & art conversationalist Chalermchai Kositpitat. The mesmerising, shimmering structure is an ode to innovation & boldness, housing a provocative private art collection that stimulates conversation & frequently stirs controversy. When you visit, allow 3 hours to explore the 6 acre property that houses several temple buildings.
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Caption: Even the trees have a sculpted look about them...
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Caption: One has to remember that this is first & foremost a place of worship..
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Caption: The restrooms are covered in gold leaf 🍂
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Caption: Meeting the man behind this great building was an unexpected surprise: Chalermchai Kositpitat, a visual artist extraordinaire (he was having tea at the restaurant across from the White Temple). Mr. Kositpitat has self funded the building of the temple to the tune of about US$30 million! A passion project of note!
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Caption: The detail is exceptional
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Caption: This is where you enter, across a rather macabre installation where sculpted hands reach heavenward from hell...
