A large, seated golden Buddha statue occupies the central foreground of an open temple pavilion in Pattaya City, Thailand

A large, seated golden Buddha statue occupies the central foreground of an open temple pavilion in Pattaya City, Thailand. The statue depicts the Buddha in the Bhumisparsha mudra, with its right hand resting on its knee and fingers pointing towards the ground, and its left hand in its lap. Features include a prominent ushnisha, a serene facial expression, and a circular golden halo behind its head. An ornate, jeweled sash with blue and silver embellishments is draped across the statue's left shoulder and chest. A small, multi-colored floral offering rests on the Buddha's crossed legs. The statue is positioned on a multi-tiered golden pedestal, which is intricately carved with relief designs, including animal figures and geometric patterns. In front of the pedestal, a rectangular black sign with Thai script in gold lettering is displayed on a silver stand. The pavilion features a dark grey polished floor. White columns and walls define the structure, supporting a deep red ceiling bordered by a gilded cornice. Decorative gold accents are present at the ceiling corners. In the background, through arched openings, further white temple structures with traditional Thai red and gold ornamentation and white balustrades are visible under bright daylight. A simple white light fixture hangs from the red ceiling on the left.