Located at the intersection of Phanyothin Road and Ratchadapesek in the northern district of Chatuchak, is one of Bangkok’s unknown night markets. The grand opening of April 8th, 2023 was the start of this night market next to the elephant building.
It consists of two sections. The outer section is set up with a flea market atmosphere. It features vintage products, clothing, toys and pretty much anything else. The inner section features new clothing, accessories and 2 rows of food. It’s open each evening from 4 to midnight.
It’s easily accessible by the light green Sukumvit BTS line by either the Ratchiotin or Phanyothin 24 stations.
The market has lots of space to grow and still has many stalls for new vendors. It has contracted in size since the grand opening but it looks like the management is working hard to grow the market.
Green Vintage Ratchayothin Night Market and Art Market - Bangkok Thailand 2025
Swayambhu Mahachaitya स्वयम्भू स्तूप (also known as Swayambu or Swoyambhu) is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city.
The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees', for the many varieties of trees found on the hill.
For the Buddhist Newars, in whose mythological history and origin myth as well as day-to-day religious practice Swayambhu occupies a central position, it is the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites. For Tibetans and followers of Tibetan Buddhism, it is second only to Boudha. Swayambhu is the Sanskrit name.
The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. A Tibetan monastery, museum and library are more recent additions. The stupa has Buddha's eyes and eyebrows painted on. Between them, the number one (in Nepal script) is painted in the fashion of a nose.
Swayambhu is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. According to the ...
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 ...
