BKK 101 - Ayutthaya

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Thailand certainly is an amazing place and has an enormous number of beautiful places to visit.

Each week we post a link to an article in Bangkok 101 - https://www.bangkok101.com/  - this week we chose to share an article written by Dr Tom Vitayakul and his unique take on Thailand and Ayutthaya - https://www.bangkok101.com/on-ayutthaya-oct-2017/

“With five revolving dynasties and 33 kings, backstabbing, coup d’ètats, treason, poisoning and plain old murder were just part of the game. Some of these monarchs were on the throne for only two months or less.”

The history of the Ancient City started centuries ago with the mixing of the Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Persians and more began to mingle with the local people. Kings built their palaces here to “escape the prying eyes of the main court” – which meant that Ayutthaya was always filled with something special.

Ayutthaya lost its sovereignty twice to Burma (1569 and 1767) – and could regain it, which left much of the temples in Ayutthaya in ruins and now it is a UNESCO site.

Dr Tom Vitayakul has some recommendations for us;

- Favourite temple: Wat Nha Phra Mane - https://goo.gl/maps/sQxdNXAG3TB2 - where there is a traditional green Buddha statue.

- Place for History Buffs: Ayutthaya Historical study centre - https://goo.gl/maps/TuQfzY13jT52 - where there are interesting exhibitions to be found.

- Real treasures: Chao Sam Phyra National Museum: - https://goo.gl/maps/NQpjZWuCjvp - where there are priceless pieces to see - https://www.renown-travel.com/daytripsayutthaya/chaosamphrayamuseum.html

- Romantic Ruins: Wat Chai Wattanaram - https://goo.gl/maps/qf4Ves7ytox - on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and best viewed as the sun is setting - https://www.wmf.org/project/wat-chaiwatthanaram

- Popular: Bang Pa-In Summer Palace.

If you are unable to get all that way to Ayutthaya there is a scaled down version at the Ancient City in Samut Prakan - http://ancientcitygroup.net/ancientsiam/en/ but if you can please stay with us at Kantary Hotel Ayutthaya - OR Classic Kameo Ayutthaya. 

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