Wat Chan Tawan Tok Phitsanulok วัดจันทร์ตะวันตก
Wat Chan Tawan Tok is a royal temple under the Maha Nikaya Sangha, located along the Nan River. In the city district Mueang Phitsanulok and located in the area of the Suphankalaya Bridge, opposite Wat Chantawan.
Wat Chan Tawan Tok was established in 1857. It was originally the location of a village that was surrounded by forest. It was originally named "Wat Rang Ngoen".
It was probably built around the same time as the creation of the city of Phitsanulok.
Later, Lao people from Vientiane immigrated to live there until a fire destroyed their houses. Many other structures around the temple were also damaged. The fire could not be extinguished dur to only a small well dug that was dug in the billage.
With not enough water to fight future fires as well as being far from the river thr villagers saw it as a opportunityto move.
A new location was found and 16 rai of land was donated for a new temple ...
Somdet Phra Si Nakharin Park, Ayutthaya Thailand
Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is located on Uthong Road within the area of the Ayutthaya Historical Park in the western part of the city island. Open to the public in 1985, it is the second park built to celebrate Princess Srinagarindra's 80th birthday. Its large area is left in the original condition as much as possible in case of future archaeological excavations which are possible throughout the area of the Ayutthaya Historical Park.
Serving as a public park, it is an area where local residents can relax and exercise. A number of large trees can be found throughout the park, some of which are the kinds of trees mentioned in literature. This allows visitors to see and gain knowledge about those plants. The park also has a Thai-style pavilion and ruins from ancient Ayutthaya.
The park's most prominent point is the monument of Princess Srinagarindra which was officially opened in 2000 by Princess Chulabhorn Walailak, ...
Wat Borom Phuttharam, also known as Wat Borom Puttharam or the Monastery of the Grand Buddha, stands as one of the evocative historic temple ruins in the ancient city of Ayutthaya, Thailand. Located on the grounds of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University near Si Sanphet Road and adjacent to the former Khlong Chakrai Noi canal, this site forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ayutthaya Historical Park.
Though smaller and less visited than some of the kingdom’s grander monuments, it offers a serene glimpse into the royal religious patronage of the late Ayutthaya period.
The temple was constructed in 1689 under the orders of King Phetracha, who reigned from 1688 to 1703 as the founder of the Ban Phlu Luang Dynasty. King Phetracha chose the location in the area of his hometown, originally referred to as Tambon Pa Tong or the Village of Leaf Wrapper Forest. According to historical chronicles, the king declared the site one of glorious royal good fortune and commanded the building of a holy...
The TOT Night Market, also known as Ong Gaan Tolasap Night Market or ตลาดหน้าองค์การโทรศัพท์, is one of Ayutthaya’s longstanding traditional evening markets.
It has served as a beloved gathering spot for locals for many years, offering a vibrant slice of everyday Thai community life in the historic former capital.
Located on Bang Ian Road (ถนนบางเอียน) right in front of or opposite the TOT (Telephone Organization of Thailand) building, the market sits conveniently near the iconic Wat Mahathat temple ruins in the central historical park area of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.
It typically begins setting up in the late afternoon around 4 PM and runs into the evening every day, making it an easy stop for visitors exploring the ancient temples as daylight fades.
This enduring market remains a favorite among residents for its lively atmosphere and central position.
Ayutthaya Night Market (Bang Ian Night Market) - Street Food & More - Thailand 2026
