Wat Mahathat or the Monastery of the Great Relic is located on the city island in
the central part of Ayutthaya. The monastery stood on the west bank of Khlong Pratu Khao Pluak, an important canal, which has been filled up somewhere in the early 20th century. In ancient times the temple was likely fully
surrounded by canals and moats. The structure was registered as a national historic
site on 8 March 1935 and is part of the Ayutthaya World Heritage Historical Park.
The exact date of the establishment of Wat Maha That is difficult to assess.
The Luang Prasoet version of the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya put its construction in
1374 during the reign of King
Borommaracha I somehow 23 years after the establishment of Ayutthaya. The chronicles mention that the central prang had a height of 46 meters.
Later versions of the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya state that Wat Mahathat was
established by King Ramesuan after his attack of Chiang Mai in 1384, but this date is not corroborating with his period of reign.
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Tháp Bằng An (also known as Bang An Cham Tower) is an ancient Hindu temple tower standing as a remarkable testament to the lost civilization of Champa in central Vietnam. Located in Điện An ward, Điện Bàn town, Quảng Nam province, about 14 km north of Hội An and 25-30 km south of Đà Nẵng, this solitary kalan (Cham temple tower) rises dramatically from a peaceful rural setting near the Thu Bon River.
Recognized as a National Historical-Cultural Relic since 1989, the tower is over 1,000 years old and draws visitors seeking an off-the-beaten-path glimpse into Vietnam’s pre-Vietnamese heritage, away from more crowded sites like Mỹ Sơn.
The Cham people, or Chams, were an Austronesian seafaring ethnic group who established the Kingdom of Champa (or Campapura) along the central and southern coast of present day Vietnam from around the 2nd century CE until its final annexation in the 19th century.
Champa flourished as a collection of independent polities influenced by Indian culture, ...
Son Tra Night Market, also known as Chợ Đêm Sơn Trà or the Dragon Bridge Night Market, serves as one of the most vibrant and accessible evening destinations in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Located at the intersection of Ly Nam De Street and Mai Hac De Street in the Son Tra District on the east bank of the Han River, right near the iconic Dragon Bridge, the market transforms a section of the city into a lively pedestrian zone every evening. It offers a classic Vietnamese night market experience filled with colorful stalls, tempting aromas, and energetic crowds, making it especially convenient for visitors staying near My Khe Beach, the Han River promenade, or central Da Nang areas.
It is a popular spot that combines street food, shopping, and entertainment in a compact, walkable setting, often serving as the perfect prelude to the famous Dragon Bridge fire and water show on weekends.
The market typically begins setting up in the late afternoon and comes alive as the sun sets, operating daily from around ...
Port FC vs Bangkok United matchup for today (Thai League 1, 15 March 2026) sees the two sides meet at Bangkok United’s home ground, True BG Stadium. The fixture kicked off at 18:00.
The last two results between the teams, including the most recent league encounter, highlight a pattern of tight, low-scoring affairs.
In the Thai FA Cup on 21 December 2025, Port FC originally led 2-0 but was disqualified due to an illegal substitution, resulting in a 3-0 awarded win for Bangkok United and allowing the visitors to advance in the cup.
Their most recent league meeting on 9 November 2025 ended in a goalless 0-0 draw at Port FC’s home, continuing a trend of defensive battles and few clear chances between these rivals.
In the current 2025/2026 Thai League 1 standings, Port FC sits in second place with strong form that includes 13 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses from 23 matches played, giving them 43 points and a positive goal difference that keeps them firmly in the title race behind leaders Buriram ...
