Escaping the bustling capital for a day’s recharge Story/Photo Credit: Ttent Thanarojpradit Ayutthaya province is the old capital city of Thailand during the years 1350 to 1767. The golden age…
Ayutthaya
Roaming Amongst the Ruins
posted by Bangkok101 June 1, 2018Exploring the grandeur of the Ayutthaya Historical Park At its peak, between the years 1350 and 1767, Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam and the Kings in power ruled over…
On Ayutthaya
posted by Dr. Tom Vitayakul October 16, 2017After the rise and fall of the first Siamese capital of Sukhothai, the Kingdom of Ayutthaya graced not only a long chapter in Thai history but also volumes of chronicles,…
Ayutthaya Illuminated
posted by Luc Citrinot August 13, 2017New book brings to light an important chapter in Siamese history The recently published A History of Ayutthaya: Siam in the Early Modern World—from historians Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit—reassesses…
Beyond the Historical Park
posted by Bangkok101 August 13, 2017The vast Ayutthaya Historical Park is certainly sprawling enough to keep visitors occupied for a full day, if not more, but there are many other spots of interest outside of…
Pludhaya Resort & Spa
posted by Bangkok101 August 13, 2017Rustic charms and modern amenities combined The road that leads to the Pludhaya Resort & Spa is long and winding, but once you arrive at the front entrance of this…
Bang Pa-In
posted by Luc Citrinot July 31, 2017Royal retreat retains an air of romance Located 60 km north of Bangkok, and 28 km south of the famed Ayutthaya Historical Park, stands Bang Pa-In, a glorious palace that…
Crumbling Beauty
posted by Bangkok101 July 31, 2017Among the ruins and remains at the Ayutthaya Historical Park Between the years 1350 and 1767, Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam, which at its peak ruled over an area…
Masters & Disciples
posted by Joe Cummings /CPA Media July 31, 2017Global Muay Thai fighters meet annually in Ayutthaya to pay respect to their teachers, past and present Wearing red boxing trunks, a white ceremonial headband (the mongkhon, which Thai fighters…
Upcountry festivals this December
posted by Bangkok101 November 30, 2016Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2016 December 3-10 Established in 1987, and today considered by many to be Asia’s biggest and most popular sailboat competition, the annual King’s Cup Regatta in…