Thailand is home to thousands of Buddha statues offering a glimpse of its rich history and culture.

There are so many Buddha statues in Thailand that no matter which part of the country you visit, you'll definitely end up finding a representation of Lord Buddha there. Varying in style, structure and size; those statues have their own unique story and look absolutely stunning in the bright sunlight. As you might be getting confused which ones to visit on a tight schedule, here we have listed down the most significant Buddha statues that you simply cannot afford to miss in Thailand.

Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin: Also referred to as the "Great Buddha of Thailand", Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin is the largest Buddha statue in entire Thailand. This 92-meter-high and 63-meter-wide gold-painted statue is located at Wat Muang Monastery in Ang Thong province. Sitting in the Bhumisparsha mudra pose, this statue took 18 years to construct as it got completed in 2008.

Phuket Big Buddha: Phuket Big Buddha, being the most famous landmark in Phuket, is a gorgeous Buddha statue which sits on the Nakkerd Hills and can be seen from a very far distance. This 45-meter-tall and 25-meter-wide statue is entirely made of concrete and covered with Burmese white jade marble. The site offers spectacular views of mesmerizing sunset as well as of places like Karon, Kata and Chalong.

Phra Buddhasaiyas: Located inside the Wat Pho temple in Bangkok, Phra Buddhasaiyas is a 46-meter-long golden reclining Buddha image. As it is in 'The Nirvana Buddha' position, the statue often gets referred to as the Sleeping Buddha by the local people. Built by King Rama III in 1830, Phra Buddhasaiyas looks absolutely gorgeous as it's entirely overlaid with gold leaf. The soles of the statue's feet are divided into various sections symbolizing all the auspicious signs of Buddhism.

Phra Kaeo Morakot: Phra Kaeo Morakot is located inside Wat Phra Kaeo which is also referred to as the "Temple of the Emerald Buddha". Being one of the most important religious sites in Thailand, this temple as well as Buddha statue leave its visitors in a beautiful trance with its spiritual ambience. The statue is 66 centimeters tall, made from green jade and covered with a golden clothing.

Wat Khao Wong Prachan: Wat Khao Wong Prachan is a 75-meter-tall golden seated Buddha statue located in Lopburi. Sitting 650 meters above the sea level in a mountain, it requires a climbing of 3790 steps (which is approximately 1.7 kilometers) to reach. Once you reach the destination, be ready to get enthralled by the magnificent views of the surrounding valley as well as a Chinese sanctuary and a cave.

You can also pay a visit to Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Akenakiri, Phra Achana, Wat Tham Sua, Pattaya Big Buddha etc.