Sanctuary of Truth (, also called
Wang Boran and
Prasat Mai[Thailand's Beaches and Islands, Paul Gray & Lucy Ridout, Rough Guides, 2001, ISBN 1858288290 ]) is a 105m wooden temple featuring contemporary
fantastic religious art, currently being built in
Pattaya,
Thailand. The construction has been initiated and sponsored by
Lek Viriyaphant, an eccentric Thai millionaire and patron of culture.
Begun in 1981 and scheduled to be complete in 2025, it is in the style of the ancient
Khmer architecture such as that at
Angkor and entirely covered in hand-carved wooden sculpture. It has four
gopura, respectively representing images from the Buddhist and Hindu religion and mythologies of Cambodia, China, India and Thailand.
According to the official website, its purpose is to use art and culture as "a reflection of the Ancient Vision of Earth,
Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy. Within this complex,
visitors will understand Ancient Life, Human Responsibility, Basic Thought, Cycle of living, Life Relationship with Universe and
Common Goal of Life toward Utopia" . The entrance fee for the Sanctuary of Truth is Thai baht 500 per person (for both Thai and foreign nationals).See also