Wolfgang's photos with the keyword: Tha Li

The Wat is two kilometers from Baan Tha Li, the border cross to Laos. The architectural structure of Phra That Satcha consists of the blossomed lotuses with 3 layered petals, one meter high sprung around pagoda. The stupa is 33 meters high and topped with the white 7 tiered umbrella of sovereignty. A seven headed Nāga snake on both sides as the handrails lead up to the imposing Pagoda which is built in Laotian style. The wat is the guideline for the seal of the province Loei:

Remarkable aspect of Phra Tha Satcha is its 33-meter high pagoda that contains a 7-tiered umbrella on its top. The entire structure has a design similar to Phra That Phanom. Surrounding the base of the pagoda, one can locate the 3-layered petals of a blooming lotus. Holy relics of Lord Buddha that were once present in the Phra That Phanom and also the soil from that temple have been consecrated in Phra That Satcha. The best time to visit this temple is in February when the temple holds a grand celebration on the 15th day of the waxing moon. On this day, worshippers are allowed to cover Buddha’s footprints present inside the shrine with gold. The wat is the guideline for the seal of the province Loei:

Phra Tha Satcha literally means the temple of truthful pledge. This temple was constructed in the year 1976 as a resemblance of Phra That Phanom that was present in the Nakhom Phanom province. The overall objective of this construction was to continue the legacy and spirit of Phra That Phanom, which was once a place of pilgrimage in the entire northeastern province of Thailand. When Phra That Phanom collapsed on 11 August, 1975, people of Thailand experienced feelings of loss and despair. So as to pacify these feelings and also to continue Buddhist traditions in this region, Phra Tha Satcha was constructed.

I captured our group with this photo for a beautiful memory to every body. We express our honor to our driver Bounnhang (second from the left) who drove us save and careful all the way. We say many thanks to Ounheuane (third from the left) our friend for many many years who organized and arranged such an amazing journey for us. Further to see on the photo is Fritz our Swiss friend (first on the left) and travel companion in Nepal, Switzerland and Thailand, my wife Salama (in the middle with red jacket), Moritz (second from the right) our Swiss friend and travel companion in Nepal, Tibet, Yunnan and Thailand and Albin (rightmost) our Swiss friend and teacher of both my children and travel companion in Nepal, Tibet and China, Laos and Thailand.

Just crossing a bridge over the river the Mae Nam Hueang you reach the Laotian side.

Amphoe Tha Li, Loei province, half legal in Thailand and half illegal in Laos due not having a valid visa for Laos