Phra Racha Wang Derm, also known as Thonburi Palace, is the former royal palace of King Taksin, who ruled the Siamese kingdom of Thonburi following the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767 and up until the establishment of Rattanakosin in 1782. It later served as the residence of several high-ranking members of the Chakri Dynasty until 1900 when the palace became the site of the Royal Thai Naval Academy.
The palace is now within the grounds of the Royal Thai Navy headquarters in Bangkok, and is open for group visits pending advance appointment.
Taksins reign ended in 1787 when he was overthrown by the general Chao Phraya Chakri, who became king . Phutthayotfa Chulalok relocated the capital city proper to the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya, and had a new royal palace, the Grand Palace, built there. Taksins palace then became known as Phra Racha Wang Derm, or former palace, and the two royal temples were excluded from the palace grounds.
As Thonburi was still strategically important, guarding ...
Thai League 2 ไทยลีก 2, commonly known as the T2. It was originally known as Thai Division 1 League. It is the second-tier professional league in the Thai football league system.
Seasons typically run from August to May, with each team playing 34 games; two against each other team, one home and one away. It is sponsored by Muang Thai Life Assurance and Muang Thai Insurance and therefore officially known as the Muang Thai League.
Champion, runner up and teams ranked 3rd – 6th qualifies for a play off for last spot in top tier with a promotion to Thai League 1 at the end of the season, while three are relegated to Thai League 3.
In this game it features a really nice match up of 2 teams sitting in 8th and 9th place with only 2 points separating them.
Kasetsart takes on Sisaket United at Insi
Chantharasathit Stadium in Chatuchak, March 29th in the 2024/2025 season, for an exciting game in week 30.
There was a lot of action for both teams with a lone goal being the ...
Wat Prasat วัดปราศาท
Wat Prasat or the Monastery of the Castle is located off the city island in the northern
area of Ayutthaya in Khlong Sra Bua area.
The monastery was situated in between Wat Phraya Maen and Wat Jong Krom in an
area called Thung Khwan. Wat Prasat stood northwest and adjacent to Wat Jong
Krom. It is only accessible by a dirt road just to the west of this temple. It’s also in a low area that is prone to flooding so it may be inaccessible during the rainy season.
The site, which is roughly 140 meters long on 100 meters wide, has been excavated in
2016 by the Fine Arts Department. Different monastic structures were unearthed in situ.
There are other temples in and around Ayutthaya bearing the same name this this one being the largest.
Its historical background and period of construction are unknown and most of the ruins were in poor shape prior to restoration with functions and era of building being unknown.
The site is located near a couple ...
Bangkok Motor Show 2025
The country's largest auto show is back at IMPACT Challenger Hall in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi province.
The 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2025) is scheduled to take place from March 26 to April 6, 2025, with the theme "The Talk of Sensuous Automotive," focusing on the emotional connection between drivers and vehicles.
The event will showcase a range of electric vehicles and feature various activities such as EV test drives and industry talks.
It will be held at IMPACT Exhibition Center in Pak Kret, Thailand, with public days running from Wednesday, March 26, to Sunday, April 6, 2025. Weekends will be open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, while weekdays will be open from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The ticket price is 100 Baht as usual. For those who seek exclusive experience at The 45th Bangkok International Motor Show 2024, the VIP Diamond Lounge package is available at 999 Baht, allowing entry throughout the 14-day show with reserved parking, ...
