Exploring 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…
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After 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,…
New 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…
The 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…
Rustic 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…
Royal 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…
Among 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…
Global 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…
Phuket 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…
Muay Thai boxers from all over the world gather in Ayutthaya, home of the legendary Muay Thai folk hero Nai Khanom Tom on March 17, to celebrate this amazing martial art. The…