Zhongzheng Park is located on the slopes of Dashawan Mountain, to the east of Keelung City. The park is renowned for its striking 25 meter tall white statue of the Goddess of Mercy, which has become an iconic feature of Keelung.
The park offers panoramic views of Keelung City and the harbor and is organized into three levels. The first level features a historic cannon fort. The second level houses a Buddhist library, the Martyrs' Shrine, and the Zhuputan Temple. The temple attracts numerous worshipers on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month for Zhongyuan Ghost Festival. The third level is home to the Guanhai Pavilion, where visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of Keelung and the ocean.
The Goddess of Mercy statue is the park's most prominent landmark and is the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. Inside the statue, a stairway leads to the top, providing a stunning vantage point. The Zhuputan Temple, a focal point for worshipers during the Zhongyuan Ghost Festival, was originally established...
Wat Phutthaisawan or the Monastery of Buddhist Kingship is located on the south bank of the Chao Phraya River.
The temple was built in 1353 by King Ramathibodi I at the royal residence of "Wiang Lek", the site where he first settled before establishing Ayutthaya as the capital city in 1350.
The temple was constructed after his elder brother (the ruler of Suphan) defeated the Khmers and brought them back under the control of Ayutthaya in 1352.
The temple was likely built by the large number of enslaved Khmer inhabitants forcibly removed from Angkor to Ayutthaya at that time. The monastery was one of the first temples constructed and had a preaching hall and a great holy reliquary.
The old temple complex was enclosed by an outer wall measuring 192 meters in length and 92 meters in width. The vihara has its entry to the east and measures 48 meters in length and 16 meters in width. The main Khmer-style prang is surrounded by a square cloister.
The prang, representing the cosmic Mount Meru, is located in the middle of ...
The Port FC vs Ratchaburi FC matchup is January 24, 2026 in Bangkok as part of the Thai League 1 (Thai Premier League). It’s being played at PAT Stadium (Port Authority of Thailand Stadium), Port FC’s home ground in Bangkok.
The most recent 4 completed matches between Port FC and Ratchaburi FC favor Ratchaburi with Port struggling at home and away vs them.
September 13, 2025: Ratchaburi 1–0 Port FC (Ratchaburi win, away for Port).
January 24, 2025: Port FC 1–2 Ratchaburi (Ratchaburi win, at Port’s home).
September 1, 2024: Ratchaburi 1–1 Port FC (Draw).
May 19, 2024: Port FC 1–2 Ratchaburi (Ratchaburi win)
Port FC emerged victorious in a thrilling home game, securing a 2-1 win that helped them close the gap on second place in the standings. The match featured an explosive start with Port scoring in the first 17 seconds, showcasing their redemption from previous outings and strong home form. They added a second goal and held off a goal by Ratchaburi to close the gap in the second ...
Wat Pa Kho (วัดป่าโค, also spelled Wat Pa Ko or Wat Pa Koh) is a lesser-known but historically interesting active Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Unlike the more famous ruined temples in the central Historical Park (like Wat Mahathat or Wat Phra Si Sanphet), this one remains in use by monks and the local community.
The temple dates back to the late Ayutthaya period, built around B.E. 2100 (approximately 1557 or mid-16th century).
It was originally part of a meditation (vipassana) lineage of temples in the Ayutthaya area.
The name “Pa Kho” translates to “Cattle Forest” or “Cattle Quarter/Market” in English. “Pa” means forest/wood, and “Kho” refers to cattle (วัวควาย or oxen/buffaloes). This reflects its historical location near a major cattle trading market (ป่าคอ or “cattle forest/market”) during the Ayutthaya era, where merchants bought and sold livestock. The area was once called Ban Sala Kaeo ...
