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 ...
Port FC hosts the Lamphun Warriors, in a battle at PAT Stadium in Khlong Toei. Port sits in third place so are in need to get 3 points in order to stay relevant in the standings. Lamphun is in 11th and need the points to avoid being in danger of relegation at the end of the season. Lamphun has some talent plus a few players that at one time were wearing Port colors.
As always the atmosphere at PAT Stadium is lively, demonstrating why Port fans are the best and most passionate in Thai football.
Port shined in the second half and generated a lot of much needed offense. It was much closer than it should’ve been with some timely saves by the Lamphun keeper.
Port FC vs Lamphun Warriors January 8th, 2025 - Battle to Start the Second Half - Bangkok Thailand
The train is one of the most convenient ways to travel around Taiwan. There are mainly two kinds: one is the high speed trains as fast as 186 mph (300 km/h) running along the western coast of the island; the other is the round island trains with the highest speed of about 95 mph (152 km/h).
They travel along Taiwan High Speed Rail between Taipei and Kaohsiung. A complete single ride takes about 1.5 hours. The total running distance is 214 miles (345 km) and the top running speed is 186 mph (300km/h).
Taiwan's rapid economic growth during the latter half of the twentieth century led to congestion of highways, conventional rail, and air traffic systems in the western transport corridor, which threatened to impede the region's development. The idea of a new high-speed rail line arose in the 1970s and informal planning began in 1980.
The railway opened for service on 5 January 2007. It is currently running from Nangang to Zuoying in as little as 1 hour and 45 minutes, reaching almost 90% of ...
Sizihwan Beach, also known as Takao Beach during Japanese rule, is a popular recreational area located in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The beach is a black sand beach that sits right at the edge of the National Sun Yat-sen University campus and faces the open waters of the Taiwan Strait. It is surrounded by mountains, with Shoushan to the northeast and Shaochuantou Hill to the east.
Visitors can enjoy the beach’s glistening blue water, gorgeous sunset, and natural coral reefs.
The area is also known for its tropical atmosphere, with coconut trees swaying in the light ocean breeze. In the summer, the beach is full of activities, including sunbathing and volleyball.
Sizihwan is accessible by bicycle and on foot through the Sizihwan Tunnel, which was built from 1927 to 1933 and is itself a tourist attraction.
The Former British Consulate at Takao and the historic Lingsing Temple at the peak of Shaochuantou overlook Sizihwan Bay, adding to the scenic beauty of the area.
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