Mandates that any temple constructing sacred objects or idols must ensure their appropriateness relative to the principal Buddha images in the ordination hall. If a large structure is proposed, it must be reported up the hierarchy to the chief monks for approval before proceeding.
Wat Phra That Doi Kham in Chiang Mai has decided to halt its plan to build the world’s tallest Taowesuwan Statue, standing at 19 meters, after facing significant opposition from locals and social media users.
Residents of Chiang Mai and those who heard about the project swiftly voiced their disapproval, criticizing the appropriateness of constructing a statue taller than the existing Phra That stupa, Buddha images, and temple buildings.
Many argued that the area is traditionally protected by the mythical giants Pu Sae and Ya Sae, making the new statue redundant and possibly driven by commercial interests.
Read carefully: possibly driven by commercial interests.
Have you ever wondered why Thailand has 42,000 temples?
The whole idea of Buddhism is lost on gargantuan statues all over the country. For what reason?
Possibly driven by commercial interests.
Buddhism has become seriously entwined with money making, drawing donations, tourists and what ever they can to make huge amount of money.
This is 1000% against the teachings of Buddha.
Taking money from the poor, to build their own finances.
This is not what the Buddha had in mind whatsoever.
Greed in Thailand is in many forms.