The head monk of Chiang Rai Province points out The Buddha statue discovered in the Mekong River in Lao PDR is a Phra Singha Sam. Chiang Saen art, between 500-800 years old
March 17, 2024 from the case where many ancient Buddha statues were discovered. At the Mekong River Ban Don Phueng area, Mueang Ton Phueng, Bo Kaeo Province, Lao PDR, on the afternoon of March 16, villagers who heard the news from both the Lao and Thai sides came to pay their respects. This morning, there were still many people who knew the news coming to watch the search.
The search team brought a backhoe to dig sand to make a line around the area where the excavation would take place, approximately 15×20 meters in size, and used a diver to pump out the water inside. and brought a backhoe to dig further Recently, today there was an excavation and found a standing amulet. Approximately 4 inches tall, the Buddha has no head. The lap width is approximately 9 inches and the Buddha image is large. Lap width approximately 32 inches
Reporters have traveled to Wat Phra That Doi Pha Ngao, Wiang Subdistrict, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province, to inquire about Phra Phutthiyan Muni. The head monk of Chiang Rai Province revealed that the Buddha statue was excavated on the Lao side. It is a Buddha image in Chiang Saen art. It is Phra Singha Sam. This area was originally the same land. But there was a time in the past when the Mekong River changed its course. and as a result, some areas became the area of Lao PDR along the flow of the Mekong River. The discovery of the Buddha image this time is considered to be in perfect condition and beautiful. It is a pity that it was not discovered in Thailand.
The head monk of Chiang Rai Province further revealed that this is the third time the Buddha statue has been discovered on the Lao side. Previously, Buddha statues had been discovered along the Mekong River twice before, the first time at Ban Don Savan last year. 2010, the second time at Ban Mai Rom Yen in 2013 and the last time at Ban Don Savan. All are in the Ton Phueng city area, Bo Kaeo Subdistrict.
The area where the Buddha statue was discovered this time is probably close to Phra Buddha Nawalan Tue. that were lost in the past when the Mekong River changed its flowing direction If Phra Nawalan Tue can be successfully raised from the Mekong River, it is expected that it will have a positive impact on both Thai and Lao Buddhists, and in Chiang Saen District, it will receive attention. There will be many more people coming to travel. But this discovery must express happiness to our Lao brothers and sisters. who encountered such a Buddha statue As for Thai Buddhists, they can cross over to pay their respects.
Phra Buddhayanamuni also revealed that the discovery of monks or treasures in the Mekong River It will be considered the legal right of the Lao PDR side because the Mekong River is in the territory of Laos. Thailand cannot arbitrarily dig up things in the Mekong River. will be considered a violation of rights In the future, if the Mekong River decreases even more, You may find many more treasures submerged in the Mekong River.
2024-03-17 10:03:17
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