Beitou (北投) is a district of Taipei City at the foot of Yangmingshan (陽明山 or Yangming Mountain), a collection of mountain peaks that make up Yangminshan National Park. These include Seven Star Mountain (七星山 or Qixingshan), a dormant volcano that last erupted around 700,000 years ago.
Xinbeitou (新北投), the hot spring village around Xinbeitou MRT station, occupies a lush valley that is home to 1200 species of plants, 110 species of bird, and 160 varieties of butterflies.
Beitou Thermal Valley (also called Beitou Geothermal Valley or Hell Valley) is a second, highly acidic “green sulfur” hot spring that is a major tourist attraction in Beitou and the source of the hot creek running through Beitou Hot Spring Park.
The spring water is high in radium, which in the past underwent a corrosive reaction with the andesite rocks on the river bed about 150 meters downstream, creating layers of cream and white diamond-shaped crystals named Hokutolite or “Beitou stone”, ...
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...
