Baan Hollanda บ้านฮอลันดา is a former Dutch trading village in Thailand, founded in 1643 during the Ayutthaya era. Located along the Chao Phraya river near the Ayutthaya Historical Park, to the south of the city island. It was established by the Dutch East India Company (VOC).
The term "Wilanda" was used by the Siamese in the past to mean those from the Netherlands, or the Dutch. It was derived from the Malay "Orang Belanda". It was used to denote the Dutch in Java and elsewhere in the East Indies. "Belanda" itself was possibly derived from the Portuguese "Hollanda" (Holland).
The Dutch first established formal trade relations with Siam in 1604, towards the end of King Naresuan’s reign. In 1608, King Ekathotsarot granted permission to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to open its trading post in Ayutthaya.
The location was in the southern part of the walled island city and was a rather constricted space. In 1634, during the reign of King Prasat Thong, a new VOC ...
Thais are very passionate about football. Port FC fans are among the most passionate in the league and they love to travel to support the team.
In this video we take a ride on the super fan bus with the Port FC supporters to Pratchup Khiri Khan.
Port hasn’t won on the road to here since 2021 and with them sitting in second place in the league everyone is hoping for the best.
Prachuap Khiri Khan is a coastal city about 4 to 5 hours south of Bangkok. It’s famous for being the home of the 3 bays. In addition to the 3 bays, featuring some very nice beaches, the town has a very traditional seaside with old wooden homes and businesses. Prachuap Khiri Khan is a great place to spend a few days relaxing on the beach and eating fresh seafood.
This game is one all Port fans circle on the calendar for this great away game by the sea.
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Wat Samana Kottharam วัดสมณโกฏฐาราม is located off the city island in the eastern part of Ayutthaya.
Wat Samana Kottharam is situated in a part of the city known as Ayodaya. It is widely believed that the Dvaravati and the Khmer, from the Lopburi area, settled here before King U-Thong established Ayutthaya in 1351.
Wat Samana Kottharam is an active temple with portions of ancient buildings still on site.
One of its oldest structures is a unique bell-shaped chedi, which could date as early as
the 14th -15th century. There is also a portion of a second chedi on site, but it is greatly eroded. Its relic chamber and spire no longer exist. Still, based on the remaining structure and its multiply indented corners, this Khmer-influenced prang may have been designed in a style dating to the late Ayutthaya period.
One ancient sermon hall has been restored from the foundation and a large Buddha image has been placed on its altar.
There are other ancient structures but ...
Ao Manao อ่าวมะนาว meaning "Lime Bay", is a bay in the west side of the Gulf of Thailand. It is five kilometres to the south of Prachuap Khiri Khan.
The bay lies south of Prachuap Bay. It is open towards the east and is bounded by steep limestone outcrops forming peninsulas to the north and to the south. There are two islands in the bay, Ko Lueam about 3.6 km offshore and smaller Ko Aen, about 1.5 km off the beach within the bay.
Ao Manao is a great beach which is a popular tourist destination. It can be reached by road through the Wing 5 Royal Thai Air Force base.
The beach is one of my favorite beaches on the east coast of Thailand. With it being on the air force base it is a super clean beach. The back of the beach is also lined with plenty of shade trees making it a great place to relax. With the popularity of the beach there are many food options as well.
I would recommend stopping by if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed.
Ao Manao Beach ...
