There are many considerations when placing a pond, including soil type, watershed, cost, safety, longevity, and intended use. Ponds should be placed at least 100 feet from a septic field, and ideally, they would be in an area that is not paved, farmed or grazed as all of these can diminish water quality.
Discover Thailand's Biggest Buddha in Tambon Phai Cham Sin, Thailand: The golden Buddha statue at the Wat Muang Monastery is the tallest in Thailand, and the ninth-tallest in the world. Atlas Obscura is organizing trips!
12 Meter tall golden Buddha image. The 12 meters tall image that was built in 1972 is located inside the temple grounds of the Wat Phra Yai, meaning Big Buddha temple. The temple complex is built on a small island named Koh Farn, connected to mainland Koh Samui with a causeway.