Wat Chaiyo or Wat Ket Chaiyo was built during the Ayutthaya Period. It became important during the reign of King Rama IV. The venerable Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phromrangsi) of Wat Rakhang Khositaram built the large Buddha image in a subduing Mara gesture and placed it outdoors. However, the image collapsed soon after construction. He re-built it in the same pose but smaller, covered it in plaster and without gold leaf. As the image could be seen from far, the villagers called it Luangpho To (meaning huge image). Further temple restoration during the reign of King Rama V the Buddha image collapsed again. The King ordered the renovation of the image with steel bars inside. The new image was covered in gold leaf and monks’ robes and was given the new name by King Rama V the Great “Phra Maha Phutthaphim”. A new main chapel was constructed to house the image. Upon completion, King Rama V the Great established the temple as one of the royal temples.
To pay respect to Luangpho ...
Baoan Temple 保安宮
Baoan Temple is dedicated to Baosheng Emperor (保生大帝). There’s a story about him curing a dragon’s injured eye and moving the stick away from a tiger’s throat, making Baosheng Emperor the god of medicine.
The early Chinese immigrants brought him from Fujian in the 16th century. When they first moved to Taipei, they suffered from the plague here. The whole purpose of building the temple and worshipping Baoan Emperor was to stop the plague.
Baoan Temple started as a small wooden shrine in 1742 and later expanded to the size it is now. In 1995, the temple was under renovation. The construction managed to repair its exterior and preserve its artworks including dragon columns and the fragmented ceramic at the same time. As a result, Baoan Temple was given the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award of Culture Heritage Conservation.
Getting there is easy. Take the MRT Red Line to Yuanshan Station then take exit #2. From there it’s a short 5-10 minute walk to the ...
The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 國立中正紀念堂
The most prominent historical landmark in Taiwan, the CKS Memorial Hall was erected in honor and memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the former President of the Republic of China, and was opened in 1980 as part of a national park and gathering area.
The name of the square is officially Liberty Square (自由廣場), as seen above the front gate, however the name change was politically motivated and most people in practice still refer to the entire complex as Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
The changing of the guards is a popular thing to see when you visit here.
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 國立中正紀念堂 - Changing of the Guards - Full Video - Taipei Taiwan 2026
Port FC and BG Pathum United head into the Muang Thai Cup final as two of Thailand’s most competitive clubs in recent years.
Port, based in Bangkok and known for their passionate fan base and attacking style, have been consistent performers in the Thai League, often challenging for top spots with a mix of experienced local players and quality imports.
BG Pathum United, representing Pathum Thani, bring a more organized and tactically disciplined approach, boasting strong defensive foundations and dangerous counter-attacking threats.
Historically, BG Pathum have held the edge in head-to-head encounters, winning the majority of recent meetings, but Port have shown resilience, especially in cup competitions where their intensity and set-piece prowess can turn games.
This final promised a tactical battle between Port’s flair and BG Pathum’s structure, with both sides eager to claim domestic silverware.
The Muang Thai Cup, also known as the Thai League Cup, has a storied place in Thai football as ...
