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 ...
Phli Port Fishery Market, also known as Tha Ruea Phli Fish Market or ตลาดประมงท่าเรือพลี in Thai, is a popular local seafood market and street food destination in the Mueang Chonburi district of Chonburi Province, Thailand.
It is situated along the coast near the historic Phli Port area, often referred to by locals as the “Pier Shrine Bridge” due to nearby shrines.
This lively market features fresh seafood directly from local fishermen, allowing visitors to purchase raw items and have them cooked on-site or enjoy ready-to-eat grilled, steamed, and fried dishes. It stands out as a favorite among locals and visitors for its affordable, high-quality offerings, including shrimp, crab, squid, various fish such as grilled tilapia or sea bass, clams, sea urchin eggs, and more, alongside sides like som tam (papaya salad), yam dishes, and snacks.
The market operates primarily on Saturdays in the evening, typically from around 3-4 PM until 9-10 PM or later, and it...
Chonburi FC and Port FC January 31, 2026, at Chonburi’s home ground in the Thai League 1 Round 19 fixture.
Before kickoff, Port FC sat in third place with 18 matches played, recording 10 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses for 33 points, positioning them firmly in the chase for AFC qualification spots. Chonburi FC, meanwhile, languished in 12th place after 18 matches with just 4 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, totaling 18 points as they battled to pull away from deeper relegation concerns.
The game unfolded as a dramatic, end-to-end thriller that ultimately delivered a stunning upset. Port FC struck first in the 9th minute when Teerasak Poeiphimai converted an early chance to make it 0-1.
Chonburi responded swiftly, equalizing in the 23rd minute through Oege van Lingen, to level the score at 1-1.
Port regained the lead just before halftime as Worachit Kanitsribampen found the net in the 41st minute, sending the visitors into the break ahead 1-2.
In the second half, Chonburi showed tremendous fight and ...
Muang Thai Cup Round of 16: Port FC 2-1 Ayutthaya United
Tonight’s match at PAT Stadium saw Port FC edge out Ayutthaya United 2-1 in a hard-fought Round of 16 tie in the Muang Thai Cup 2025/26, securing their place in the quarterfinals.
Port took control early, leading 2-0 by halftime. Brayan Perea opened the scoring in the 30th minute, followed by Matheus Lins adding a second just 10 minutes later.
Ayutthaya United fought back in the second half, pulling one goal back through Kitsana Kasemkulwilai in the 76th minute, but Port held firm to claim the narrow victory.
Head-to-Head History
Port FC has historically dominated Ayutthaya United. In their previous three meetings (across the Thai Premier League, League Cup, and FA Cup), Port won all three matches without a single defeat or draw. Those results included convincing wins like 3-1, 3-0, and 2-0, with Port scoring 8 goals to Ayutthaya’s 1 overall.
This 2-1 result marks Ayutthaya’s second goal against Port in their encounters and...
