Wat Makut Kasatriyaram Ratchaworawihan, commonly known as Wat Makut, is a second-class royal temple of the Ratchaworawihan type located along Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem canal near Ratchadamnoen Nok Road in Bang Khun Phrom subdistrict, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok.
King Mongkut (Rama IV) commissioned the temple as part of his vision to line the newly excavated outer canal with monasteries, mirroring the arrangement seen in the former capital of Ayutthaya. It was built as a companion to Wat Sommanat Ratchaworawihan and served as a personal royal temple reflecting the king’s deep commitment to the Dhammayuttika Nikaya order, which he helped establish to promote stricter monastic discipline and scriptural study.
Construction, supervised by Somdet Chaophraya Borommaha Sri Suriayawong (Chuang Bunnag) with Prince Rajsri Wisit as the lead architect, was completed in 1868, the same year Rama IV passed away. Initially known temporarily as Wat Phra Nam Banyat or Wat Nambanyat, the temple received its ...
Wat Phet Samut Worawihan, also widely known as Wat Ban Laem, stands as one of the most significant royal Buddhist temples in Samut Songkhram Province, Thailand. Located along Phet Samut Road in Tambon Mae Klong, near the banks of the Mae Klong River, this ancient temple belongs to the Mahā Nikāya sect and holds the status of a third-class royal temple of the Worawihan type. Its serene atmosphere, blending historic Thai architecture with spiritual reverence, makes it a key pilgrimage site and tourist attraction in the province.
The temple’s origins date back to the Ayutthaya period, when it was first established as Wat Si Champa during the reign of King Prasat Thong in the 17th century. In 1764, amid an invasion by Ava forces that threatened Phetchaburi, villagers from Ban Laem in that province fled southward and resettled in the area north of the existing temple. They rebuilt and renovated Wat Si Champa, renaming it Wat Ban Laem after their original village. Over the years, the temple ...
Liab Duan Danneramit Night Market is a vibrant and relatively new addition to Bangkok’s bustling night market scene, offering a lively mix of street food, shopping, entertainment, and photogenic attractions in the Chatuchak district.
It stands out for its fairy-tale-like giant castle installation that serves as a dramatic backdrop, creating a magical, Instagram-worthy atmosphere reminiscent of a Disney setting.
The site carries historical significance as it occupies the former grounds of Danneramit, Thailand’s first theme park that opened in 1976—known as “magic land” in Thai—whose iconic castle landmark remains even after the park relocated.
Previously, the space hosted the Jodd Fairs Night Market before Liab Duan Danneramit took over as the second location of the Liab Duan brand, with its grand opening around May 2025.
The market buzzes with energy from late afternoon into the night, featuring rows of affordable Thai street food stalls selling items like grilled sausage skewers, ...
The Maeklong Railway Market, also known as Talat Rom Hup or the Umbrella Pulldown Market, is a vibrant fresh seafood and produce market located in Samut Songkhram Province, about 80 kilometers southwest of Bangkok in central Thailand.
Its unique character stems from the active railway line that runs directly through the heart of the market stalls, creating a spectacle where vendors must swiftly retract their awnings and goods whenever a train approaches, only to resume business moments after it passes. This market has become one of Thailand’s most iconic tourist attractions, blending everyday local commerce with the precision of rail operations in a way that feels both chaotic and harmonious.
The market’s origins trace back to around 1905, when it began as a typical local trading hub for the fishing and farming communities in the area near the Gulf of Thailand estuary. Fishing has long been a primary livelihood here, and the market served as a central spot for selling fresh seafood, fruits, ...
