Thai Temple Chaiyamangkalaram, Penang, Malaysia

Wat Thai Chaiyamangkalaram is a Thai temple located at 17 Burma Road, Pulau Tikus, Penang, Malaysia. The temple is located opposite Wat Burma Thammikaram, a famous Burmese temple in Penang. Wat Chaiyamangkalaram is a famous Thai temple on Penang Island. Inside the chapel is the longest reclining Buddha in Malaysia, measuring 108 feet long. It was built in 1957 and is called Phra Phuttha Chai Mongkhon. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej gave it the name during his visit on June 25, 1962. Wat Chaiyamangkalaram is an old temple, built in 1845, and is over 160 years old. It was built by the East India Company, a British trading company on behalf of Queen Victoria. The art of Wat Chaiyamangkalaram is a combination of Thai, Burmese, and Chinese art, which makes the temple colorful and eye-catching, unlike Thai temples that emphasize delicate art. However, the art of this temple is simple and has no carvings. #PenangTravel #MalaysiaTravel