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 ...
Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha Sikh Temple is the 2nd largest Sikh temple outside of India. It’s located in the “old town” of Bangkok in what is known as Little India.
The gold dome of the temple stands out and is difficult to miss. The entrance is a bit more hidden but it is close to the Pahurat Market. This market sells colorful textiles on the streets as well as a 4 story mall near the temple. The temple is open to the public everyday and closes at 10:00 am.
The temple is well worth a visit if you are in the area and is a nice addition to a holiday especially if you’ve already done a few Thai temple tours. From the 6th story of the temple you can see some nice views of the area and see up into nearby Chinatown.
This construction has some historical and cultural value in that it actually dates back to 1932 and is the second largest Sikh temple outside of India.
The temple has something of a reputation for being welcoming, a fact made obvious by the daily buffet of vegetarian food ...
Port FC vs Sukhothai FC match in the Thai League 1 (2025–26 season) January 10, 2026, at PAT Stadium in Bangkok.
Port FC delivered a dominant and professional performance, securing a convincing 5-0 victory over Sukhothai. The home side took complete control early, building a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime through clinical finishing and strong play. The second half was more controlled and low-key, as Port managed the game to protect their advantage while still adding flair. Two late penalties helped inflate the final scoreline, providing some extra gloss to an already decisive win.
This result gave valuable minutes to several squad players, including league debuts for some and a first league appearance of the season for key figure Bordin Phala. It was a solid, commanding display from the home team.
Port FC vs Sukhothai Thai League Football January 10th 2026 - Start of the Second Half of the Season
Port FC vs Sukhothai FC match in the Thai League 1 (2025–26 season) January 10, 2026, at PAT Stadium in Bangkok.
Port FC delivered a dominant and professional performance, securing a convincing 5-0 victory over Sukhothai. The home side took complete control early, building a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime through clinical finishing and strong play. The second half was more controlled and low-key, as Port managed the game to protect their advantage while still adding flair. Two late penalties helped inflate the final scoreline, providing some extra gloss to an already decisive win.
This result gave valuable minutes to several squad players, including league debuts for some and a first league appearance of the season for key figure Bordin Phala. It was a solid, commanding display from the home team.
Port FC vs Sukhothai Thai League Football January 10th 2026 - Start of the Second Half of the Season
