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Wat Ratchaorasaram (Wat Raja-Orasaram) 1st Class Royal Temple & Rama III Burial Site - Thailand 2025

Wat Ratchaorasaram Ratchaworawihan is a first class royal monastery, or Ratchaworawihan, and a royal temple of Chakri dynasty's King Rama III. This temple is in the Chom Thong District, Bangkok. It is connected to not only the west side (Thonburi side) of Khlong Sanam Chai, but also Khlong Bang Wa on the north side of the temple.

It is an ancient temple constructed before the establishment of Rattanakosin Kingdom. It is said that this temple was a common monastery built during Ayutthaya period. In the past, it was called "Wat Chom Thong," "Wat Chao Thong," or "Wat Gong Thong." However, the founder of this temple is still unknown.

Prince Chetsadabodin (later crowned King Rama III) had the whole Wat Chom Thong renovated after he had led the Thai army to intercept the Burmese army at the Three Pagodas Pass in Kanchanaburi Province in 1820. When the naval army reached Wat Chom Thong on the Thonburi side, the prince decided to pause and perform a religious ceremony called Khon Thawan, according ...

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Wat Suthiwararam - Historic 250 Year Old Temple with Modern Buddhist Art - Bangkok 2025

Wat Suthiwararam is a temple that is over 250 years old. This temple was originally called "Wat Khae" which is located next to the Chao Phraya River in lower Bangkok.

Later in the early Rattanakosin period was also called "Lao Temple or Wat Lao" because this area was the location for the Lao community that immigrated to Bangkok. The temple received the Royal Wisungkhamsima in 1881 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn.

It is assumed that it was built in the Thonburi period. It is considered a family temple in Songkhla.

Today, the temple has looks much different than when it was abandoned. Wat Sutthiwararam has renovated the chapel to make it more beautiful.

Behind the chapel is a large Buddha image named "Phra Phutthasiri Sutthisawat", often referred to as "Luang Pho Phra Yai" which beside this Luang Pho Phra Yai also has the image of Thao Wessuwan the Great and Thao Kuvera the Great Phraya Yak that resides at the left and right side of Luang Pho Phra Yai.

The area around the chapel which has ...

Wat Khunsan (Wat Khun Saen) วัดขุนแสน - Partially Restored By King Rama IV - Ayutthaya Thailand 2025

Wat Khun Saen (วัดขุนแสน)

This deserted temple is located on U-Thong Road, west of the Hua Ror market. Its present day boundary extends right to the base of the road. One of its chedi stops right before the pavement begins and card have curve around it.

As a restored ruin, Wat Khun Saen has many of its structures remaining. Its highlight is that It has been expanded over the years, which creates the unique appearance of a small chedi being consumed by a larger one. The view from the chedi’s western side shows how these temples were sometimes expanded over preexisting structures. On site there is the basic foundation of a sermon hall, which includes pieces of Buddha images and some sema stones. Portions of a wall can be seen surrounding the monastery.

Traces of several small chedi can also be seen on the premises, including the one located right next to U-Thong Road. There are a number of large and interesting Bodhi trees that provide shade as well as an interesting site growni g into the ...

Port FC vs Ayutthaya United - Home Opener August 17, 2025 - Bangkok Thailand

Port FC vs Ayutthaya FC 2025

The opening match of the 2025 Thai League season between Port FC and Ayutthaya United took place on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM local time at PAT Stadium.

The match was part of the first matchday of the Thai League 1 season. Port FC hosted Ayutthaya United, marking the start of their league campaign.

Port FC are looking at improving from their 5th place finish last year while Ayutthaya has been promoted this year from the lower division.

As always the crowd and environment at PAT stadium makes it for a great night out with a bit of football tossed in for an added bonus.

Port FC vs Ayutthaya United - Home Opener August 17, 2025 - Bangkok Thailand

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