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 ...
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...
The Muang Thai Cup 2025/26 semifinal pitted Port FC against Chonburi FC in a high-stakes knockout clash at Ayutthaya Stadium on April 8, 2026. Both Thai League 1 sides entered with attacking reputations and a history of high-scoring affairs against each other. Port came into the match in strong form, while Chonburi looked to pull off an upset and advance to their first major final in some time. With a place in the final and potential continental qualification at stake, the game was expected to deliver excitement and plenty of goalmouth action.
The contest proved to be an open, high-intensity affair from the start. Port drew first blood in the 11th minute through Chaiwat Buran to take a 1-0 lead. Chonburi responded with a penalty kick converted by Jonathan Bolingi in the 29th minute to tie the score at 1-1. Queven Inácio then put Chonburi ahead before halftime with a goal in the 36th minute, making it 2-1 at the break. In the second half, Port mounted a determined comeback, equalizing through...
