Lek Viriyaphant
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Lek Viriyaphant (1914 - November 17, 2000, , sometimes referred to as Khun Lek) was an eccentric Thai
millionaire and patron of culture responsible for the construction of Ancient City
, Erawan Museum
and Sanctuary of Truth
.
Thai people
The Thai people, or Siamese, are the main ethnic group of Thailand and are part of the larger Tai ethnolinguistic peoples found in Thailand and adjacent countries in Southeast Asia as well as southern China. Their language is the Thai language, which is classified as part of the Kradai family of...
millionaire and patron of culture responsible for the construction of Ancient City
Mueang Boran
Ancient Siam is a park constructed under the patronage of Lek Viriyaphant and spreading over in the shape of Thailand....
, Erawan Museum
Erawan Museum
Erawan Museum is a museum in Samut Prakan, Thailand. It is well known for its giant three-headed elephant art display. The three storeys inside the elephant contain antiquities and priceless collections of ancient religious objects belonging to Khun Lek Viriyapant who is the museum owner.The...
and Sanctuary of Truth
Sanctuary of Truth
Sanctuary of Truth is a sanctuary under construction in Pattaya, Thailand. It is an all wood construction building, resembling a temple, and filled inside and out with wood sculpture based on traditional Buddhist and Hindu motifs. The building, which resembles a temple, is close to 105 meters ...
.
See also
- Luang Pu Bunleua SulilatLuang Pu Bunleua SulilatBunleua Sulilat was a Thai/Isan/Lao mystic, myth-maker, spiritual cult leader and sculpture artist...
/ Sala KeokuSala KeokuSala Keoku is a park featuring giant fantastic concrete sculptures inspired by Buddhism and Hinduism. It is located near Nong Khai, Thailand in immediate proximity of the Thai-Lao border and the Mekong river. The park has been built by and reflects the personal vision of Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat...
/ Buddha ParkBuddha ParkBuddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan , is a sculpture park located 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos in a meadow by the Mekong River. Although it is not a temple , the park may be referred to as Wat Xieng Khuan , since it contains numerous religious images... - Chalermchai KositpipatChalermchai KositpipatChalermchai Kositpipat , is a Thai visual artist. Primarily a painter, Chalermchai's works have been exhibited worldwide, and he is known for his use of Buddhist imagery in his art.-Biography:...
/ Wat Rong KhunWat Rong KhunWat Rong Khun is a contemporary unconventional Buddhist and Hindu temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand. It was designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat. Construction began in 1997,finished in 2008.-Style and construction:... - Wat Pa Maha Chedi KaewWat Pa Maha Chedi KaewWat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew , also known colloquially as The Million Bottle Temple, is an unconventional contemporary Buddhist temple in Khun Han district of Sisaket province, Thailand. The temple is made of over 1 million empty discarded beer bottles. The construction was initiated in 1984.-External...
- Visionary environmentsVisionary environmentsVisionary environments are extensive/large-scale artistic installations intended to capture intense subjective/personal experiences of their creators...