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 ...
The new Tai Hong Kong White Jade Shrine, also known as the White Jade Tai Hong Gong Shrine, stands as a magnificent addition to Bangkok’s cultural and spiritual landscape in the Sathon district.
Located on Charoen Rat Road adjacent to the Por Teck Tung Foundation’s 80th Birthday Commemorative Garden, this shrine officially opened to the public on May 25, 2026, following a royal opening ceremony presided over by His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen on May 20.
Built to commemorate the King’s 72nd birthday, it serves as a living monument to compassion, cultural heritage, and charitable legacy managed by the Por Teck Tung Foundation, one of Thailand’s oldest Chinese charitable organizations with roots dating back to 1899.
The shrine honors Venerable Tai Hong, also called Luang Pu Tai Hong or Tai Hong Gong, a revered Chinese Buddhist monk from the Song Dynasty known for his extraordinary acts of mercy.
Originally named Leng Ngak from the Lim family, he dedicated his life to collecting...
The Phimai National Museum, situated in Phimai district of Nakhon Ratchasima province in northeastern Thailand, serves as a vital center for understanding the history and archaeology of the lower northeastern region.
Positioned near the iconic Phimai Historical Park and adjacent to an ancient Khmer reservoir, the museum features an extensive collection of artifacts that trace the cultural evolution of the Mun-Chi river basin across provinces including Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, and Buriram. Its exhibitions cover everything from prehistoric settlements around 3,000 years ago through the rise of Khmer civilization, showcasing sandstone sculptures, architectural elements from ancient sanctuaries, carved lintels, statues of deities, and other relics that highlight social development, belief systems, and artistic influences in the area.
The museum’s origins date back to 1964 when it was initially established to house artifacts from the Phimai site and surrounding areas in lower Isan that ...
Thailand, ranked 93rd in the FIFA world standings, hosted Kuwait (ranked 134th) in an international friendly on June 5, 2026, at True BG Stadium in Pathum Thani. Thailand entered as clear favorites thanks to their higher ranking, home advantage, and stronger recent form, with many expecting them to secure a comfortable victory and gain valuable ranking points.
The match proved far more competitive than anticipated. Thailand dominated the first half and built a 2-0 lead with goals from Seksan Ratree in the 42nd minute and Kritsada Kaman just before halftime. Kuwait mounted a strong comeback after the break, equalizing quickly through Yousef Majed in the 48th minute and leveling the score at 2-2 with Eid Al Rashidi’s strike in the 69th minute. Despite Thailand’s pressure late on, the visitors held firm for a hard-earned draw in an entertaining encounter.
The 2-2 result represented a missed opportunity for Thailand to collect maximum points against lower-ranked opposition, though it still...
