The Old Bang Phli Floating Market is a great way to spend part of a day.
The Old Bang Phli Floating Market is situated on a wooden floor on Khlong Samrong in Tambon Bang Phli Yai and was formerly known as “Sirisophon” Market. It is assumed that Chinese traders firstly opened their shops here around 1857.
It is the only old market on Khlong Samrong that survived a fire and still maintained its original construction. A large community with a glorious past, it used to be a transportation hub for goods and passengers from the east coast to Bangkok.
Visitors arriving in Samut Prakan on the Bang Phli side should not miss 3 major activities and places of interest; gilding the heart of the Buddha image at Wat Bang Phli Yai Klang, paying respect to seek a blessing from the image of Luang Pho To at Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai, then, before returning home, spare another hour to shop for delicious food and desserts or souvenirs while also admiring the canalside lifestyle at the Old Bang Phli ...
Muang Thong United hosts Port FC in a battle at the Thunderdome Stadium in Muang Thong Thani. Muang Thong sits in 6th place, 1 point behind Port currently in 5th, in Thailands top league. This is a very important game for both teams for final season standings. The winner has a chance to finish in the top 3 for next year tournament invitations while the other will be on the outside looking in.
As always the Port fans came out in force to support their team. Facing a team that has the bad blood and animosity from close games over the years makes this a game that can’t be missed.
This is also the first time in 9 years that Port fans have been allowed back into the Thunderdome Stadium after some issues between groups of super fans. Port allowed them to come last year and also the game in the first leg of this season.
The expectations for both teams is a win and we were rewarded with a great game with chances on both ends.
Port FC vs Muang Thong United - Crosstown Rivals - March...
Wat Kamphaeng Laeng 12th Century Khmer “sandstone wall temple”
The Wat Kamphaeng Laeng is a Khmer sanctuary in the town of Phetchaburi. It is the most Southern of the Khmer temples in Thailand and the oldest structure in Phetchaburi town. The sanctuary is fairly small and not as impressive as better known Khmer temples as Phimai or Phanom Rung in North East Thailand.
The temple, which name translates to “sandstone wall temple” was founded towards the end of the 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, one of Angkor’s greatest Kings, at the time when the Khmer empire stretched out as far West as Burma and as far South as the Malay peninsula. Wat Kamphaeng Laeng was constructed as a Hindu sanctuary and later converted into a Buddhist sanctuary.
Originally there were five laterite prangs. The largest prang standing at the center is surrounded by four smaller prangs at the corners. Today four remain, one of the prangs has collapsed.
It’s a small temple but the ...
Wat Mahathat Worawihan is an ancient royal temple built somewhere between the 11th to 13th century.
Wat Mahathat Worawihan is located in an old, busy district with narrow lanes and wooden shop houses in the old center of Phetchaburi town.
The large complex is surrounded by a wall with several large elaborate entrance gates. The Wat Mahathat Worawihan comprises of five large prangs, a viharn, an ubosot, several chedis, the kuti and several other monastic buildings. Most eye catching are the five white prangs towering above the area, that are visible from much of Phetchaburi.
The founding date of the temple is unknown, it is believed that Wat Mahathat dates back to the late Mon Dvaravati era or the Khmer era. Objects found during excavations suggest the first structures were built between eight to ten centuries ago. Today nothing remains of the original structures. The prangs have been rebuilt and enlarged many times over the centuries.
At the center of the Wat Mahathat is a large courtyard ...
