Wat Sangka Tha วัดสังขทา
Wat Sangkha Tha is located on the city island in the southwestern part of Ayutthaya. The temple is licsted in the Somdet Phra Sri Nakharin Park. Wat Sangkha Thae and Wat Chedi Yai are nearby Wat Chao Phram and several other ruins are located just east of here.
Being part of the Somdet Phra Sri Nakharin Park the ruin has been restored by the Fine Arts Department. The site consists of two monastic structures, an ordination hall and a wihan, both with a chedi.
Two other monastic structures are also nearby. A wihan called Wat Sangkha Thae or the "Monastery of the True Monkhood" and likely a bell or drum tower.
The whole complex is surrounded by a moat. All buildings were probably originally part of one temple but early maps show them as two seperate temples.
Its historical background and period of construction are unknown with most records being destroyed during the fall of the city to the Burmese in 1767. The Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya mention an ...
Phra Pathom Chedi Night Market or Talat Torung Ong Phra Pathom Chedi, occupies the open grounds and surrounding areas in front of the towering Phra Pathom Chedi, Thailand’s largest and most revered Buddhist stupa located in the heart of Mueang Nakhon Pathom District.
This vibrant evening gathering transforms the temple precinct into a lively food bazaar each day as the sun sets offering an extensive selection of Thai street food, local specialties, desserts, fresh fruits, and occasional non-food items like clothing or small souvenirs. The market draws a steady crowd of locals, temple visitors, and day-trippers who come to eat, stroll, and enjoy the illuminated views of the historic chedi against the night sky, creating a relaxed yet bustling atmosphere that blends spiritual reverence with everyday provincial life.
The market has operated for around 60 years or more, earning recognition as one of the pioneering night markets in Thailand that helped popularize the concept of evening street food ...
Wat Sangkhatan, also spelled Wat Sangkhathan, stands as a serene Buddhist temple in the Bang Phai area of Mueang Nonthaburi district in Nonthaburi province.
Its origins trace back to the late Ayutthaya period, when it is believed to have been constructed as Wat Sarikho by skilled artisans influenced by the Lanka-style traditions from the Sukhothai era.
The temple’s ancient roots are evident in the stylistic features of its principal Buddha image, Luang Pho To, a large seated figure in the Mara-vijaya posture reflecting U-Thong artistic elements.
For centuries, the site lay largely abandoned amid local orchards, with only the weathered Buddha image remaining as a focal point for occasional veneration by nearby residents.
Over time, villagers would invite monks from surrounding areas to receive alms offerings there, a practice that gradually led locals to refer to the place informally as Wat Sangkhatan, meaning the temple of sangha alms-giving.
The modern chapter of its history began in 1968 when Luang ...
The Ratchada Train Night Market, also known as Talad Rot Fai Ratchada, has made a welcome return to its original home. It officially reopened on March 27, 2026, at the same vibrant spot behind the Esplanade shopping mall on Ratchadaphisek Road in Bangkok, right next to the Thailand Cultural Centre MRT station (Exit 3).
The market now operates daily from 5pm to 1am, bringing back the lively atmosphere of street food, shopping stalls, live music, and colorful tents that once defined this iconic night spot.
Years ago, this location was the beating heart of one of Bangkok’s most beloved night markets.
Launched around 2015 as the second branch of the popular Train Night Market concept, it quickly gained fame for its energetic vibe, vintage-inspired stalls, affordable street eats, fashion finds, and neon-lit walkways that drew both locals and tourists in droves.
Visitors loved wandering through the rows of tents for grilled seafood, trendy snacks, retro clothing, and even live performances, all within...
