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                                 Wat Phumin
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               Wat Phumin at the back side
  
  (Bangkoksite Photos taken on February 11, 2001)

This monastery is located
in Nan City, near the Nan National Museum. The
unique design made it the most interesting temple in Nan Province. Four Buddha images with their backs against one another are installed in the main hall facing the four directions.
The doors are delicately carved in splendid by
Lanna craftsmen.
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The wall paintings, in Thai Lue
style, are considered highly
valuable. They depict legends
concerning the Lord Buddha,
as well as local legends and
the local way of life, which
include native attires, weaving
and commerce with foreign
countries.

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