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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Ban Mai Market, also known as the 100-Year-Old Ban Mai Market or Baan Mai Riverside Market, stands along the west bank of the Bang Pakong River in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand.
This historic riverside gathering place has long served as a cultural and commercial heart for the local Paet Riu community, offering visitors a glimpse into traditional Thai-Chinese life that feels far removed from the pace of modern cities.
Its roots stretch back more than a century, with the market flourishing as a key trading hub during the reign of King Rama V and earlier connections reaching into the time of King Rama III.
Chinese marine merchants once gathered here amid surrounding plantations of pineapple, sugarcane, and vegetables, exchanging goods when river travel formed the main artery of commerce.
The original riverside market burned down in 1904, after which a new one rose in its place as a living memorial to the Chinese community that had shaped the neighborhood. For decades it thrived with rows of gold ...
Wat Maenangpluem, also known as Wat Mae Nang Pluem or Wat Mae Nang Plum, is an active Buddhist temple located off the historic city island of Ayutthaya. The temple remains in use by the Buddhist clergy and has been registered as a national historic site by Thailand’s Fine Arts Department since 25 July 1995.
Local tradition and temple accounts place its founding in 1377, during the early Ayutthaya period under King Borommaracha I. Some sources suggest the monastery may even predate the formal establishment of Ayutthaya itself, while others link major construction or renovation to the reign of King Naresuan. Its original name appears to have been Wat Tha Khlong, referring to a landing or ford used by herds of elephants before they entered the royal kraal.
The most widely circulated legend, recorded by the Dutch VOC merchant Jeremias van Vliet in 1640, explains the temple’s name. One stormy evening King Naresuan, traveling alone by boat, took shelter in the modest riverside house of an elderly, ...
Thailand entered the second leg of the ASEAN Championship semifinal against Singapore on August 18 as clear favorites, boosted by their status as seven time champions and a commanding 3-1 first-leg victory away in Singapore. With the aggregate already in their favor, Thailand simply needed to avoid a heavy defeat of three goals or more to secure progression, while Singapore required a victory by at least three goals to advance outright or by two to force extra time.
In the return fixture at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium, Singapore struck first when Harhys Stewart scored in the 45th minute. Thailand equalized through a 61st minute penalty converted by substitute Kakana Khamyok, but an own goal by Pansa Hemviboon in the 65th minute restored Singapore’s lead and made the final score 2-1 on the night. The aggregate finished 4-3 in Thailand’s favor, sending the hosts through to the final.
The next round will see Thailand face the winner of the other semi-final between Vietnam and Malaysia. ...
