Thai Temple (Wat Thai Sarnath)

Wat Thai Sarnath (Thai Temple) at Sarnath is a beautiful Buddhist temple built by the Thai government and Buddhist community, representing Thailand's reverence for the site of the Buddha's first sermon. The temple features traditional Thai architecture with gilded rooftops, pointed spires, and elaborate decorative elements in the distinctive Thai style. Inside, the prayer hall contains a golden Buddha statue and Thai Buddhist artwork. The temple is part of the remarkable international Buddhist community at Sarnath, where monasteries from Japan, China, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Tibet, and Korea also maintain their presence.