Golden Buddha goes viral


Internet sensation: The 50.5kg Buddha figurine is made of 99.99% gold. — The Nation/ANN

NEWS that a golden Buddha figurine and other sacred items would be placed inside a pagoda at Dhamma Chedi Museum in Udon Thani from Jan 27-30 went viral among Thai netizens.

The 50.5kg Buddha figurine is made of 99.99% gold and worth approximately 100 million baht (RM12.6mil), according to press reports.

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