Feb 14, 2009 - Ayuthaya

14 February Daytrip by train and bus to Ayuthaya, 75 km north of Bangkok. ... Ayuthaya was once the capital of Thailand. ... But when a Burmese army invaded and plundered Ayuthaya for some 500 years ago, the Thaïs decided to move the capital to Bangkok. ... Today’s Ayuthaya don’t offer the tourist specially much to see and do except to watch temple ruins. ...

Jan 19, 2009 - Ayutthaya - Lop Buri

Today was Temple Ruins Day! I took a photo of all the names of the Temples so I knew which one they'd be - and a picture tells a thousand words so when they are posted up, you can check them out.Today was Temple Ruins Day! I took a photo of all the names of the Temples so I knew which one they'd be - and a picture tells a thousand words so when they are posted up, you can check them out....

Jan 18, 2009 - Bangkok - Ayuttaya

Hi Guys! Today was the day with palaces, Budda's, tour guides, photos and a very long history as to why the buildings are the way they are.Hi Guys! Today was the day with palaces, Budda's, tour guides, photos and a very long history as to why the buildings are the way they are....

Dec 20, 2008 - Ayuthaya

After 2 hours on a ferry, a 6 hour night bus to Bangkok, and an hour and a half train ride up north, we reached the city of Ayuthaya, well known for its cemeteries of ruins and temples that are scattered about. ... Jamie and I spent the night at a hostel here and walked around the ruins all day, then had a great time eating chep street food at night and walking around and through a big festival going on.After 2 hours on a ferry, a 6 hour night bus to Bangkok, and an hour and a half train ride up north, we reached the city of Ayuthaya, well known for its cemeteries of ruins and temples that are scattered about. ... Jamie and I spent the night at a hostel here and walked around the ruins all day, then had a great time eating chep street food at night and walking around and through a big festival going on....

Oct 17, 2008 - Culture Shock!!

We arrived safely at 2:00am last night. We plan on making our way to the Hualamphong Train Station and leaving Bangkok to get to our next destination which is Ayuthaya (the old capitol of Thailand). ... Will write again soon.We arrived safely at 2:00am last night. We plan on making our way to the Hualamphong Train Station and leaving Bangkok to get to our next destination which is Ayuthaya (the old capitol of Thailand). ... Will write again soon....

Apr 20, 2008 - Ayutthaya- With more pics!

This weekend, I went by myself to the city of Ayutthaya, which is 1.This weekend, I went by myself to the city of Ayutthaya, which is 1....

Apr 17, 2008 - We almost had a heat stroke!

Well, after less than 2 hours of sleep last night, we watched the sun rise over Bangkok from our hotel room: very cool. We took a train from Bangkok to Ayuthaya (about 2 hours). ... Ayuthaya is the old capital of Siam, now Thailand. ... The train Jump to full entry

Apr 10, 2008 - Ayuthaya

De Bangkok fui a visitar Ayuthaya, la 2da capital de los thais desde los 1300's hasta los 1600's aprox. ... La parte antigua esta llena de ruinas de templos, o wats.De Bangkok fui a visitar Ayuthaya, la 2da capital de los thais desde los 1300's hasta los 1600's aprox. ... La parte antigua esta llena de ruinas de templos, o wats....

Mar 15, 2008 - March 14-15 : Bangkok to Ayuthaya

On the move from the south towards the North! After packing up in Ko Lanta, we got breakfast at a little restaurant behind our guesthouse (really a bamboo hut). On the way to Chiang Mai we stopped off at a city called Ayuthaya for a day trip. ... It was one of the old Thai capitals until it got taken over.On the move from the south towards the North! After packing up in Ko Lanta, we got breakfast at a little restaurant behind our guesthouse (really a bamboo hut). On the way to Chiang Mai we stopped off at a city called Ayuthaya for a day trip. ... It was one of the old Thai capitals until it got taken over....

Feb 26, 2008 - This farang took a fall - Bkk to Ayuthuya

KANCHANABURI - - - After saying goodbye to the gals (Kristy, Zara, Shirley), Lucy and I stayed near Khao San in Bangkok for a couple days.KANCHANABURI - - - After saying goodbye to the gals (Kristy, Zara, Shirley), Lucy and I stayed near Khao San in Bangkok for a couple days....

Feb 23, 2008 - Ayuthaya

We arrived in Ayuthaya the evening of Feb 22 and chekced into the Baan Lotus Guest House, which is an old teak house with a lotus pond in the back yard. ... The next morning we awoke early and rented a couple of red bikes, and toured around Ayuthaya. ... We saw lots of temple ruins, which were very beautiful and interesting to tour.We arrived in Ayuthaya the evening of Feb 22 and chekced into the Baan Lotus Guest House, which is an old teak house with a lotus pond in the back yard. ... The next morning we awoke early and rented a couple of red bikes, and toured around Ayuthaya. ... We saw lots of temple ruins, which were very beautiful and interesting to tour....

Nov 19, 2007 - Ayuthaya, Thailand

I've arrived!! After a really good flight where everything went smoothly, I then did some good stressing in the 2HOUR queue for passport control. On the hour drive to Wangnoi, Ayuthaya he impressed me with his indepth knowledge of English football, there's nothing like a chat about David Beckham to make you feel right at home. ... The lady who owns the house is also very sweet and keeping bringing us delicious food to eat (there'll be no losing weight for me!) Today i spent travelling around with Sukanya, seeing Ayuthaya (the former capital)visiting temples and learning all about Buddism, thai culture and language. ... Then she dropped me off at the local shopping centre and said when i had finished just to ask a tuk-tuk driver to take me home.I've arrived!! After a really good flight where everything went smoothly, I then did some good stressing in the 2HOUR queue for passport control. On the hour drive to Wangnoi, Ayuthaya he impressed me with his indepth knowledge of English football, there's nothing like a chat about David Beckham to make you feel right at home. ... The lady who owns the house is also very sweet and keeping bringing us delicious food to eat (there'll be no losing weight for me!) Today i spent travelling around with Sukanya, seeing Ayuthaya (the former capital)visiting temples and learning all about Buddism, thai culture and language. ... Then she dropped me off at the local shopping centre and said when i had finished just to ask a tuk-tuk driver to take me home....