Ubon Ratchathani

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Atlas ObscuraJan 8, 2026

Wat Sirindhorn Phu Phrao in Tambon Chong Mek, Thailand

Many temples in Thailand are in their fullest glory with the help of the fierce Thai sun — golden spires seemingly glowing in the afternoon sun, or the twinkle of a sunset casting a temple in cotton candy hues. However, there's one temple in Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani province where the real showstopper happens once the sun has set. What distinguishes Wat Sirindhorn from other temples is the a…

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