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Wat Kok Sri Saket: The charm of folk art in the rainy season

#Rainy season attractions Wat Kok Si Sa Ket: The charm of folk art in the rainy season Wat Kok Si Sa Ket is located in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. It is an old temple with unique folk art and mural paintings. Inside the temple, there is a Sim (Isan church) built since 1789 and surrounded by Sema leaves inscribed in the Khmer language. Atmosphere during the rainy season During the rainy season, Wat Kok Si Sa Ket has a shady and refreshing atmosphere. The trees around the temple are lush and green, and the rain adds a mystical touch to the ancient site. Inside the temple, there is a forest garden filled with over 500 species of plants, giving a sense of peace and nature. Murals and folk art - Ceiling paintings: This temple has unique paintings because the paintings are painted on the ceiling of a wooden pavilion. They depict mythical animals and Buddhist stories. - Natural colors: The paintings use natural colors, making them soft and blending with the atmosphere of the temple. - Khmer inscription Sema leaves: Around the ordination hall, there are Sema leaves inscribed in the Khmer language, reflecting the history and culture of the area. Interesting places in the temple - Temple Museum: Collects antiques such as Buddha images, brassware, and pottery - Wooden house and semicircular pavilion: Provides a resting place for visitors - Palm tree: It is believed that a temple with a palm tree is a temple with scholars because monks use palm leaves to inscribe texts Getting there Wat Kok Si Sa Ket is located in Pak Chong District. It can be reached by car from Nakhon Ratchasima city in about 1 hour. If you like folk art and natural atmosphere, Wat Kok Si Sa Ket during the rainy season is a place you should visit!
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Posted: May 27, 2025
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