the head of a big white thai dragon, phaya naga statue, sculpture in front of the phop chok dhamma chedi, part of the wat huay pla

naga dragon phop chok dhamma huay pla kang chiang rai thailand phaya thai chedi wat temple complex snake serpent head sculpture statue white carved buddhist buddhism spiritual spirituality landmark monument tourist attraction destination sightseeing tour guide big mythology mytholocial creature artistic picturesque view scenic scenery architecture unique structure sculpted front 2023