Merit Making in Chiang Mai

Tom Bai Bun

When buying antiques or other objects in Thailand, remember that Buddha images over 12 cm (about five inches) in size need a permit from the Fine Arts Department to be exported. All export of parts of Budha images (hands, feet etc.) are strictly prohibited to protect the statues on display in Thailand.


Buddha Statues;Merit Making;Alms Bowls
Lam Chang Pra Krueang

Merit Making;Buddha Amulets;Buddha Statues
Sapsiri Mongkol

When buying antiques or other objects in Thailand, remember that Buddha images over 12 cm (about five inches) in size need a permit from the Fine Arts Department to be exported. All export of parts of Budha images (hands, feet etc.) are strictly prohibited to protect the statues on display in Thailand.


Buddha Statues;Merit Making
Putthatham Sonkaphan

Buddha statues can be used as home decoration if placed correctly and consecrated by competent monks.


Buddha Statues;Merit Making
Puttatammasangpan

When buying antiques or other objects in Thailand, remember that Buddha images over 12 cm (about five inches) in size need a permit from the Fine Arts Department to be exported. All export of parts of Budha images (hands, feet etc.) are strictly prohibited to protect the statues on display in Thailand.


Buddha Statues;Merit Making;Alms Bowls

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