Bangkok, Thailand, is home to numerous temples, but nine are often considered particularly sacred due to their historical, cultural, and spiritual significance. These temples, known as “wat” in Thai, are revered for their religious importance and architectural beauty. Below is a brief description of nine sacred temples in Bangkok, commonly associated with spiritual merit-making and the “Nine Temples Tour” popular among locals and visitors:
1. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)Located within the Grand Palace, this is Thailand’s holiest temple, housing the sacred Emerald Buddha, a jade statue. The complex is renowned for its ornate architecture, vibrant murals, and golden stupas.
2. Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)Situated along the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun is famous for its porcelain-encrusted spires that shimmer at sunrise and sunset. Its central prang symbolizes Mount Meru, the cosmic mountain in Hindu-Buddhist cosmology.
3. Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)Home to a massive ...
The most well known temple in Taiwan, the Mengjia Longshan Temple was built in 1738 by settlers from Fujian as a gathering place for Chinese settlers. Located in the old village part of Taipei, Wanhua District, this temple has stood the test of time and lasted through several natural disasters and wars.
During World War II, the temple was badly damaged by American bombers during the Raid on Taipei after an accusation the Japanese were hiding arms inside the temple.
Since the construction of the temple, Taipei residents have continuously renovated and improved the temple and the surrounding grounds, with the temple coming to represent the pride of Taiwanese temples and worship houses, worshipping a mixture of Buddhist, Taoist and deities like Mazu.
Located one block to the east of the temple is the historic Bopiliao 剝皮寮 a walking street with Qing Dynasty architecture and a museum.
Longshan Temple is one of largest and oldest temples in Taiwan.
The name Mengjia is a reference to the old name ...
The Chang FA Cup (Thai FA Cup) is Thailand’s premier knockout tournament, open to clubs from all levels. Sponsored by Chang, the 2025–26 edition (32nd season) runs from September 2025 to May 2026 and offers a path to continental qualification.
In the semifinals (played May 17, 2026, at PAT Stadium in Bangkok as a neutral venue), defending champions Buriram United faced newly promoted Ayutthaya United. Buriram entered as heavy favorites due to their squad depth, experience, and domestic dominance, while Ayutthaya aimed for a historic upset and a shot at the final.
Buriram United is one of Thailand’s most successful and popular clubs. Founded in 1970 as Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) FC, it was originally based in the Bangkok area and later Ayutthaya. It won its first Thai League title in 2008 as PEA.
Ayutthaya United is a newer club from Ayutthaya Province. It traces its roots to Sena Municipality FC, founded in 2007. It progressed through lower divisions and regional leagues, merging...
The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) stands as Taiwan’s premier professional baseball circuit. It was established on October 23, 1989, following a campaign led by Brother Hotel chairman Hung Teng-sheng, with the inaugural season launching in 1990 featuring four teams: the Brother Elephants, Mercuries Tigers, Uni-President Lions, and Wei Chuan Dragons. The league’s first game saw the Lions defeat the Elephants 4-3 before a packed crowd at the old Taipei Municipal Baseball Stadium.
Over the years, the CPBL expanded and faced challenges, including competition from the Taiwan Major League (TML) in the late 1990s, which it eventually absorbed in 2003. Today, with six teams, it thrives as a beloved national pastime blending intense competition, passionate fan culture, and community engagement, drawing strong attendance especially in modern venues.
Tianmu Baseball Stadium, the primary home venue for the Wei Chuan Dragons, hosted the May 3, 2026, matchup against the Fubon Guardians.
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