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That Phanom, Northeastern Thailand (Isaan) |
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That Phanom is a small town situated at the banks of the Mekong River. Wat (Temple) That Phanom, a Lao-style wat, is located here and has been a destination for Buddhist pilgrams for centuries.

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Wat That Phanom is surrounded by a cloister where monks live, study and meditate. Here, young monks gather for their morning lessons. |

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