Wolfgang's photos with the keyword: Kok Gnew Mountain

Phra Yai statue in Amphoe Chiang Khan. “Phra Yai Phu Kok Gnew” (the local name) is a Walking Buddha image on the top of Kok Gnew Mountain in Chiang Khan. The image stands 19 meters tall with a pedestal base 7.2 meters wide. It is cast of fiber mixed with resin, and colored in gleaming gold.

The 2nd Army of Thailand built the Buddha image with help from the locals. It was built as a gift for HRM King Bhumibol’s 72nd birthday, and the 50th Royal Coronation Anniversary of the king and queen of Thailand.

Kok Gnew Mountain is located where the Mekong River first meets the Isaan region of northeast. A second river from Laos called Maenam Huang ends by converging with the Mekong to produce a two-colored stream of water in the river; one darker than the other. The Maenam Huang is a natural border between Thailand and Laos. The Mekong flews full in Laos and does not be the border line between Thailand and Laos for about 550 km. From the top of the mountain it was a superb view of the river below and sunsets.