The Royal Palace or The Ancient Palace is located near Wat Mongkol Borpit temple in the UNESCO Historical Park.
Currently there are only the remains of the building's bases without extensive restoration. The best ruins to see are at Wat Phra Si Sanphet. To access the former royal palace you pass through this site and can see the amazing architecture of the Ayutthaya era.
It is presumed that King U-Thong ordered construction of this palace when he stayed in the small Vienglek palace in 1347. Once he successfully formed Bangkok in 1350, he moved to stay in this new palace near Nhon Sanon. The area, where Phra Thinang or throne halls were originally constructed of wood. The original palace is located in the area of Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
Later in 1448, King Phra Borom Trai Lokkanart offered the area of the former palace to be built as a temple in the royal palace area. The temple is "Wat Phra Si Sanphet". Then he ordered construction of a new royal palace located in the north, close to the Lopburi ...
Wat Phraya Tikaram วัดพระญาติการาม
Wat Phraya Tikaram is located off the city island in the eastern part of the city.
Wat Phraya Tikaram is an active monastery. It has all the required structures for providing services to the local community. Most of the buildings in site appear to be designed in the Bangkok Period. The ordination hall was built in an east/west axis. Its triple layered roof frames an intricately carved gable. This has been partially decorated with mirrored tiles. The outer walls of the ubosot have been painted yellow, and sema stones (old and new) mark the boundaries.
The ordination hall also has a number of votive tablets on display. Many Buddha images and Hindi deities had been placed in increments around this building. The images are in a variety of poses, but standing and walking Buddha images are a reoccurring theme at Wat Phraya Tikaram (which is uncommon in Ayutthaya). The bell tower is situated in front of the ordination hall. It has windows in ...
Wat Sak Yai and Wat Sak Noi are two historic temples situated close to each other in the Bang Kruai District of Nonthaburi Province, just northwest of Bangkok.
Historical records indicate that its founding occurred in 1774 during the Thonburi period when King Taksin the Great donated personal funds to construct or restore the site after earlier abandonment. Some propose an even older origin in the Ayutthaya period under King Narai, inferred from the style of certain Buddha images and plaster carvings.
During the final Burmese invasion of Ayutthaya in the 1760s, Burmese armies camped along the Chao Phraya River, prompting monks and villagers to flee or face conscription.
Following his victory over the Burmese in Chiang Mai in 1774, the king is said to have brought a precious Sukhothai-style Buddha image known as Luang Pho Sukhothai and ordered its installation here while overseeing the temple’s revival.
This revered statue, believed to date from the late Sukhothai period around the 14th to 15th ...
The 47th Bangkok International Motor Show 2026, Thailand’s largest and longest-running automotive exhibition, is currently underway and promises an exciting showcase of innovation, new vehicle launches, and special promotions. Running from Wednesday, 25 March to Sunday, 5 April 2026, the event welcomes the public for 12 days at the IMPACT Challenger Halls 1-3 in Muang Thong Thani, just north of central Bangkok.
Press and VIP preview days took place on 23 and 24 March, with the official opening on the 25th. Opening hours run from 12:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and from 11:00 to 22:00 on weekends and holidays, giving visitors plenty of time to explore the extensive displays.
This year’s show features more than 45 automotive brands, spanning traditional internal combustion engines, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and a strong emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs). Chinese manufacturers are particularly prominent.
Visitors can expect numerous regional debuts, concept cars, cutting-edge EV charging solutions,...
