Wat Prang Luang วัดปรางค์หลวง is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple in Nonthaburi province, it is believed to be the oldest monastery and archaeological site in Nonthaburi and the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. It is situated along Khlong Om Non, also known as Khlong Bangkok Noi.
The temple was previously called Wat Luang วัดหลวง meaning royal temple. It was presumably built in reign of the King Ramathibodi I (U-Thong) the first monarch and founder of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, more than 650 years ago. It is believed that this location used to be his residence after the cholera evacuation, before the establishment of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
Later in the Bangkok era the name was changed to Wat Prang Luang.
The prang is old and has had redtoration wirk done to it due to the dilapidated state it was in. It has been archaeological proven to date back to the early Ayutthaya period with a different structure than the other prangs of the same period.
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The Phimai National Museum, situated in Phimai district of Nakhon Ratchasima province in northeastern Thailand, serves as a vital center for understanding the history and archaeology of the lower northeastern region.
Positioned near the iconic Phimai Historical Park and adjacent to an ancient Khmer reservoir, the museum features an extensive collection of artifacts that trace the cultural evolution of the Mun-Chi river basin across provinces including Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, and Buriram. Its exhibitions cover everything from prehistoric settlements around 3,000 years ago through the rise of Khmer civilization, showcasing sandstone sculptures, architectural elements from ancient sanctuaries, carved lintels, statues of deities, and other relics that highlight social development, belief systems, and artistic influences in the area.
The museum’s origins date back to 1964 when it was initially established to house artifacts from the Phimai site and surrounding areas in lower Isan that ...
Thailand, ranked 93rd in the FIFA world standings, hosted Kuwait (ranked 134th) in an international friendly on June 5, 2026, at True BG Stadium in Pathum Thani. Thailand entered as clear favorites thanks to their higher ranking, home advantage, and stronger recent form, with many expecting them to secure a comfortable victory and gain valuable ranking points.
The match proved far more competitive than anticipated. Thailand dominated the first half and built a 2-0 lead with goals from Seksan Ratree in the 42nd minute and Kritsada Kaman just before halftime. Kuwait mounted a strong comeback after the break, equalizing quickly through Yousef Majed in the 48th minute and leveling the score at 2-2 with Eid Al Rashidi’s strike in the 69th minute. Despite Thailand’s pressure late on, the visitors held firm for a hard-earned draw in an entertaining encounter.
The 2-2 result represented a missed opportunity for Thailand to collect maximum points against lower-ranked opposition, though it still...
Wat Phu Man Fa is a massive temple being built in Buriram Thailand. This temple has caused some controversy due to its resemblance to Angkor Wat.
Construction started several years ago on a piece of land covering 200 Rai (roughly 100 acres). It features several stone buildings built in the Khmer style. Its resemblance to Angkor Wat has caused a great deal of controversy and the #SaveAngkorWat hastag.
The head Abbot that is the vision behind the project said the styling came to him in a dream. He believes that he was a soldier that was part of the construction of the original Angkor Wat and now is continuing now after entering the monk hood.
The controversy drew the attention of Cambodian officials that were invited to inspect the site. It’s been agreed that it has design elements of many different sites like Phimai and others and is not a direct copy of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The temple construction continues and is really amazing to see. It’s being built on a scale that is ...
