Wat Chai Watthanaram was built on the west bank of the river opposite the capital in 1630 in the reign of King Prasat Thong. The temple was built following the plan of Angkor Wat, Cambodia. A high platform was raised and used as a foundation of a tower stupa “Prang”.
Wat Chai Watthanaram — Its constructing [...]
Bangkok’s Chinatown houses some of the best and most expensive Chinese restaurants in the city, along with many of the best and cheapest food stalls, especially at night. Large restaurants line the bustling Yaowarat Road, but venturing into sois, or lanes, will lead you to less impressive yet equally enjoyable establishments. The restaurants mostly specialize [...]
The history of Muay Thai is interwoven with the history of the Thai people.
Upon his return from Europe in 1897, King Rama V (1868-1910) used his personal money to purchase orchards and paddy fields between Padung Krungkasem Canal and Samsen Canal for the construction of a royal garden which he named “The Dusit Garden”.
The first permanent residence in the Dusit Garden was Vimanmek Mansion, built In 1900 [...]
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