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Sanctuary of Truth

Updated January 29, 2021 By Darren C

The Sanctuary of Truth is located in the Wongamat/Naklua area just a little north of Pattaya. You can reach it by baht bus, GrabTaxi or motorcycle taxi. If you take the baht bus you need one which travels down Naklua Road from the Dolphin Roundabout, get off at soi 12 on the left, from there you can take a motorcycle taxi, walk 1 kilometer to the entrance or take another baht bus on soi 12.

Need help? Get directions with this Sanctuary of Truth map on Google Maps. Not familiar with baht buses and baht bus routes in Pattaya?, take a look at this guide to getting around Pattaya.

Sanctuary of Truth Entry Prices

Adults entry price is 500 baht. Child entry price is 250 baht.

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The Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya Thailand.

This magnificent wooden structure is also referred to as Wang Boran and Prasat Mai and was the brainchild of local businessman Lek Vinyaphant, construction of the sanctuary of Truth began in 1981 and is not expected to be finished until the year 2025.

The Sanctuary of Truth
The beauty of wood.

The Sanctuary of Truth is constructed purely from wood using traditional Thai woodworking techniques. Viewed from the inside and the outside this is a building of outstanding beauty.

Thai wood sculptures
Thai wood sculpture at it’s best.

Thousands of wooden sculptures adorn the interior walls of the Sanctuary of Truth, these sculptures are said to represent the seven creators, Heaven, Earth, Moon, Father, Mother, Sun and Stars.

The Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya Thailand
The Sanctuary of Truth is 105 meters tall and set in 2 rai of land.

Standing over 105 meters tall the Sanctuary of Truth has the look and feel of a temple, There are four main spires on the top, (some of which you can see in the photo above) these hold aloft figures of Deva and other celestial figures, the figure on the topmost spire is Kalaki.

Erawan the three headed elephant
Indra sat astride the three headed elephant ‘Erawan’.

You will see many familiar looking sculptures like this one in the photo above, I believe this is the Hindu God Indra sat astride the three headed elephant known as Erawan.

The four faces of Brahma
Brahma.

The four faces Brahma on top of the front pavilion, Brahma is a Hindu God who you may be familiar with, he sits inside many spirit houses outside hotels, banks and other large establishments, these particular spirit houses are known as San Phra Phroom or San Phra Brahm.

Celestial bodies
Celestial !!.

Wooden sculptures of celestial bodies appear to be flying down the spines of the roof of the Sanctuary of truth.

Sanctuary of Truth
Photogenic.

Don’t forget your camera, like I said earlier this is probably the most beautiful building in Pattaya and is wonderfully photogenic.

Sanctuary of Truth
There’s always a pestle and mortar close to hand, anyone for Somtam ?.

One of those typically Thai things, a pestle and mortar, this one is in the vicinity of the restaurant.

All Terrain Vehicles
All Terrain Vehicles for hire at the Sanctuary of Truth.

Other things at the Sanctuary of Truth include A.T.V’s and a couple elephants, You can also make use of the Pony and Trap to take you round. There are various pricing options for the use of the A.T.V’s and Pony and trap tours.

speedboats
Take a speedboat ride from the Sanctuary of Truth.

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