Pattaya, Thailand: Thai Temple Elephant Rides.Visitors to the renowned Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya, Thailand enjoy an elephant ride conducted by guides around the temple grounds.
The Sanctuary of Truth is a gigantic wooden construction which covers the area of more than two rais. The top point of the building is about 105 meters high. It was constructed to withstand the wind and sunshine on the seashore at Rachvate Cape, Chon Buri Province.
With the construction of The Sanctuary of Truth, founder Khun Lek hopes that art connects people from all over the world. so that they can live together in peace. Inner joy, truth and spiritual happiness is far more important than materialism, which is only temporary.
There are four sections in the building, each of which, through refined carvings, tells its own story. These sections are dedicated to Thailand, Cambodia, China and India. As a result, The Sanctuary of Truth is not only a temple but also a museum and a learning and working place for woodworking at the highest level.