Authorities governing a 14th-century temple in Thailand have warned foreigners against doing gymnastics and yoga at the premises in “revealing” clothes, deeming such acts disrespectful and inappropriate.
The Wat Pha Lat in the northern city of Chiang Mai has gained popularity among tourists in recent years and come to be known as the “hidden temple” for its peaceful and secluded setting nestled in the jungle on the slopes of Mount Doi Suthep. It is located about halfway to the famous Buddhist temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai.