Ganesh International Park (Standing Bronze Ganesh)
In the Khlong Khuean district lies the World’s Tallest Ganesh statue, soaring approximately 39 m high, set within a tranquil riverside park along the Bang Pakong River. The four-armed deity holds symbols of prosperity - jackfruit, sugar cane, banana, and mango - and is flanked by daily-birth-week mouse companions; devotees often whisper wishes into the mouse’s ear in hopes of receiving good fortune. Lined walkways lead past seven smaller Ganesh statues (one for each day of the week), along with images of Shiva, Uma, and miniature replicas of the main statue, make the complex visually striking.

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Visitors can participate in traditional Brahman blessing ceremonies on weekends and holidays—activities include Aarti rituals, wrist-tying, anointing with sacred powders or gold leaf, and chanting pujas to invoke luck and success. The park is beautifully landscaped and peaceful, with stalls selling incense, candles, and flower offerings for rituals. On-site guides offer explanations of the spiritual significance of the various deities and practices, making it accessible even to newcomers. The Ganesh statue is so monumental that one must stand at a considerable distance to capture its full grandeur, while the serene riverside backdrop enhances its spiritual presence and photogenic appeal.

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Wat Saman Rattanaram (Reclining Pink Ganesh)
At Wat Saman Rattanaram, perched on a small island encircled by the Bang Pakong River, visitors are greeted by Thailand’s largest reclining Ganesh statue—approximately 16 m tall and 22 m long, painted in vivid pink, reclining elegantly with multiple arms holding a lotus and broken tusk. Around its base are 32 smaller Ganesh figures, each representing a different posture. Worshippers often whisper wishes into the ears of giant rat statues aligned with their day of birth, a practice believed to bring divine blessings. The colourful tableau is further enhanced by other impressive Hindu–Buddhist sculptures, including Brahma (Phra Phrom), Indra on his elephant Erawan, Rahu, and serpentine Naga guardians beside the riverbank.

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Beyond the statues, the temple compound is a sensory and cultural experience. Visitors can explore a floating market adjacent to the grounds offering local snacks, souvenirs, and a riverside café for relaxing in air-conditioned comfort during the hot hours of the day. The temple also hosts other large deity icons, including a giant Guanyin, Brahma, Indra, and lifelike wax figures of revered monks. Together, these create a unique fusion of Buddhist and Hindu iconography within lush garden settings, making it a vibrant cultural center as well.

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Wat Phra Phikanet Park (Wat Phrong Akat)
At Wat Phrong Akat, situated in Bang Nam Priao District, you'll find a massive seated Ganesh statue, approximately 49 m tall excluding its base, painted in a soft pink hue and surrounded by rat figurines and 32 child-Ganesh figures. Set within expansive temple grounds, the serene gaze of this Ganesh statue can be seen from afar, rising above the flat rice-field landscape—a striking sight that signals your arrival. The temple itself is centered around a grand golden pagoda-style ubosot, supported by 196 pillars, and housing sacred relics of the Buddha. The architecture draws strong inspiration from Indian design, blending Thai and Hindu styles in a majestic and symbolic manner.

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The temple’s lush grounds and shaded pavilions provide a peaceful retreat for visitors, with gentle breezes, tall trees, and calming water features enhancing the meditative atmosphere. During Ganesh Chaturthi, the temple becomes a vibrant spiritual center, drawing crowds for elaborate ceremonies that include chanting, floral offerings, and special rituals performed in front of the seated Ganesh. The site also features replicas of several revered Thai Buddha images—such as Luang Por Sothon, Ban Laem, Wat Rai Khing, and Wat Toh—making it not only a destination for Ganesh devotees but also a place of wider Buddhist reverence and pilgrimage.

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Golden Rock

Nestled along an unnamed road in Bang Kaeo, this golden boulder is adorned with gold leaf and designed to mirror the iconic, cliff-perched original, symbolizing faith and spiritual balance. While it doesn’t teeter on a mountain edge like the Myanmar version, it holds deep symbolic value for Thai Buddhists and visitors alike. The Golden Rock is part of the temple’s diverse collection of sacred statues and religious icons,