Buddhist faithful walk up Doi Suthep to make merit on Visakha Bucha Day

Locally called “Wai Sa Paramee” the ceremony held on Thursday, May 27 at Wat Phrathart Doi Suthep involves the Buddhist faithful walking 11 kilometers to pay respects to the Phra Boromathart Chedi which holds an important Buddhist relic. Visakha Bucha Day or Vesak Day celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha, falling on . . . → Read More: Buddhist faithful walk up Doi Suthep to make merit on Visakha Bucha Day