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| Unseen Thailand 1st Series (2004)- Phra Phut Buddha image, Wat Phra Thong, Phuket. | |
Places of interest and local heritage: Phra Phut Buddha image, Wat Phra Thong, Phuket. Wat Phra Thong (or Wat Prathong) is a temple in Phuket that's famous for housing a half-buried golden Buddha statue called Luang Poh Phra Thong (Golden Buddha) in its grounds. Its other moniker is Wat Phra Phud, which means 'Temple of the protruding Buddha'. The temple is believed to be one of the island’s oldest temples. It received a visit in 1909 by King Rama VI who at that time was still the crown prince and who gave it its official name.
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 2004 |
| Category | Events |
| Type | Postage Stamps |