Wat Phra Non or the Monastery of the Reclining Buddha was located off the city island in the eastern area of Ayutthaya in Khlong Suan Phlu Sub-district.
Wat Chumphon stood on its western side, while Wat Kradok was situated on its eastern side. The three monasteries could be accessed by the canals Khlong Suan Phlu, Khlong Dusit and Khlong Wat Phra Non. Khlong Wat Pra Non passed south of the three monasteries.
Historical data about the monastery and its construction is unknown.
In the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya there is a possible reference to this temple site. During the year 1654, a feud occurred in the royal family of Cambodia. The King Preah Bat Somdet Ramathipadi I and Prince Prea-ang Em on one side, and the princes Prea-Batom-Rachéa and Prea-ang Tan on the other, called in their partisans and started a war. The latter two, aided by a strong Ayutthayan army,
were defeated.
The Nguyen Prince Hien Vuong Emperor of the South was called in by the Annamese widow of the former King Chey ...
Thai long boat racing, known as reua yao, is one of the country’s oldest living traditions, with roots stretching back more than six centuries to the Ayutthaya Kingdom. In those days the long, narrow wooden craft served first as war canoes and later as a form of military training that built strength, coordination and courage among soldiers.
Over time the practice moved from the battlefield into the heart of community life. After the end of the Buddhist rains retreat, when rivers and canals ran high, villages would gather to race, make merit, honour the spirits of the water and celebrate the unity of their people.
The boats themselves were carved from single great logs of hardwood, treated with reverence and blessed through rituals that still open every major race today. What began as preparation for war and a religious festival evolved into a cherished national sport, now contested for royal trophies and watched by thousands along the banks of Thailand’s waterways.
This same spirit of tradition...
The ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026, also known as the 2026 ASEAN Championship, features Thailand and Malaysia in a key Group B encounter on Saturday, August 1, at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, kicking off at 20:00 local time.
This matchup pits the seven-time champions Thailand, coached by Anthony Hudson, against a resurgent Malaysia side under interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe, who returns to the venue where his team earned a memorable 2-2 draw in the 2018 semi-finals that helped propel them to the final on away goals.
Entering the fixture, Malaysia sit atop Group B with a perfect record of two wins from two matches, having scored six goals and conceded just one for a +5 goal difference and six points. They opened with a 2-1 comeback victory over Myanmar, powered by a brace from captain Paulo Josué, before thrashing Laos 4-0, with Josué adding another goal alongside contributions from Endrick, an own goal, and Wan Kuzain.
Thailand, meanwhile, have played one fewer match and sit second with three points ...
The shopping district of Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a dense network of narrow historic streets centered around Hoan Kiem District, where trade has taken place for centuries. Many of these streets remain active into the evening, with shops, small stalls, and food vendors creating a lively nighttime atmosphere even outside of any temporary market setups. Visitors often stroll the area after dark to browse clothing, silk goods, jewelry, handicrafts, and everyday items while the streets fill with locals and travelers.
Hang Gai, long known as Silk Street, continues to draw people in the evening for its selection of fabrics, scarves, ready-made garments, and custom tailoring shops that stay open later. Nearby Hang Bac, or Silver Street, offers jewelry and silverwork in a more traditional setting.
Other lanes such as those around Hang Ma specialize in decorative and festival items, while clothing, bags, and accessory shops line several connecting streets.
Dong Xuan Market itself, the large covered ...
