Cracked stupa reveals hidden trove of ancient Buddha statues

CHACHOENGSAO — 24 May 2026, workers excavating beneath a damaged ancient stupa at a temple in eastern Thailand discovered dozens of historic Buddha statues hidden inside four underground chambers, with monks estimating the artefacts to be more than 100 years old. The discovery was made at Wat Laem Tai in Na Mueang subdistrict of Chachoengsao […] The post Cracked stupa reveals hidden trove of ancient Buddha statues appeared first on Khaosod English .

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