Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple, is a contemporary, unconventional, privately owned, art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Pa O Don Chai, Mueang District, Chiang Rai provinc
Wat Rong Khun Chiang Rai
The signature of Chalermchai Kositpipat on his work, the golden building at Wat Rong Khun
Chalermchai Kositpipat is a Thai visual artist. Primarily a painter known for his use of Buddhist imagery, Chalermchai's works have been exhibited worldwide.
Wat Rong Khun
…a large number of visitors, both Thai and foreign, making it one of Chiang Rai's most visited attractions. The White Temple was created by master Chalermchai Kositpipat, the national artist who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997. The primary structure of the temple is made of a basic concrete frame…
Chalermchai at Wat Rong Khun in June 2021
Prince Mahajanaka floated in the ocean for seven days before the goddess Manimekhala observed him in the water. An illustration for King Bhumibol Adulyadej's The Story of Mahajanaka created by Chalermchai Kositpipat.