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Phanom Rung light phenomenon returns in Oct

The Sun sets through the 15 doors of Phanom Rung Historical Park in Buri Ram. (Photo: Surachai Phiraksa)

Oct 5-7 will be the last time this year when visitors can observe the sunlight through the 15 doors of Prasat Hin Phanom Rung in Buri Ram.

The phenomenon happens four times a year. The two events for sunrise happen between April 3-5 and Sept 8-10 and another two for sunset take place between March 5-6 and Oct 5-7.

Prasat Hin Phanom Rung is an ancient Khmer monument built between the 10th-13th centuries as a Shiva shrine. The name Phanom Rung was taken from the Khmer word “wanang rung”, according to the Fine Arts Department. It found the inscription at the historical site, which means a vast mountain.

The historical site has long been one of the top destinations in Buri Ram and recently…

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