Nov 19, 2009 - Ayutthaya

Leslie and I hoped a train to Ayutthaya today where we checked out some of the Wats. ... I have attached some of the pictures from Ayutthaya. ... I have more pictures up the net gets slower the farther off the tourist path we get.Leslie and I hoped a train to Ayutthaya today where we checked out some of the Wats. ... I have attached some of the pictures from Ayutthaya. ... I have more pictures up the net gets slower the farther off the tourist path we get....

Oct 13, 2009 - Ayutthuya

The same driver that took us to Damnoen Sadauk met us after our market tour and drove us to Ayutthuya, about an 11/2-hour drive.The same driver that took us to Damnoen Sadauk met us after our market tour and drove us to Ayutthuya, about an 11/2-hour drive....

Apr 25, 2009 - Ayutthaya - day 7

{Ayuthaya served as Thailand’s capital from the 14th to 18th centuries, when it ranked as one of the most magnificent cities in the world.{Ayuthaya served as Thailand’s capital from the 14th to 18th centuries, when it ranked as one of the most magnificent cities in the world....

Mar 16, 2009 - Ayutheya, previously the capital

I decided to do things on the cheap and catch the local buses to Ayutthaya, which used to be the capital of Thailand during the mid 13th to 14th centuries. ... I didn't realise however, that these buses aren't air-conditioned, and it appeared not really used by farang (foreigners).I decided to do things on the cheap and catch the local buses to Ayutthaya, which used to be the capital of Thailand during the mid 13th to 14th centuries. ... I didn't realise however, that these buses aren't air-conditioned, and it appeared not really used by farang (foreigners)....

Mar 12, 2009 - The Magnificent Summer Palace

We took a Long tailed speed boat along the Chao Phraya river to the (Bang Pa In)Summer Palace.We took a Long tailed speed boat along the Chao Phraya river to the (Bang Pa In)Summer Palace....

Mar 11, 2009 - No Grander Place Than Siam

At lunchtime we reached the ancient capital of Siam – Ayutthaya. ... Ayutthaya is a moated city and contains 300 temples – many in ruins but some preserved or restored to magnificent splendour . ... We started at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, built mainly in the Cambodian style with elements of Thai (square turrets) and some Sri Lanakan – round with coil pinnacles).At lunchtime we reached the ancient capital of Siam – Ayutthaya. ... Ayutthaya is a moated city and contains 300 temples – many in ruins but some preserved or restored to magnificent splendour . ... We started at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, built mainly in the Cambodian style with elements of Thai (square turrets) and some Sri Lanakan – round with coil pinnacles)....

Mar 6, 2009 - Ayutthaya

Hey peeps! We have spent the last couple of nights in Ayutthaya, it was very nice, peacefull and historicial, When we got to our hostel, we thought it would be a good idea to rent a bike which definatly proved more dangerous than we first thought, claire only nearly died twice, however i was constantly getting mowed down by anything that moved. ... but dont worry im safe for now anyway because i have given the bike back.Hey peeps! We have spent the last couple of nights in Ayutthaya, it was very nice, peacefull and historicial, When we got to our hostel, we thought it would be a good idea to rent a bike which definatly proved more dangerous than we first thought, claire only nearly died twice, however i was constantly getting mowed down by anything that moved. ... but dont worry im safe for now anyway because i have given the bike back....

Mar 4, 2009 - Ayutthaya

Once there, we took a bus, then a train, then a ferry to arrive in Ayutthaya. ... Yikes! Ayutthaya was the Thai capital between the 13th and 18th centuries and the ruins are now designated as a world heritage site. ... The tuk tuks in Ayutthaya are distinct from other cities in Thailand with them being more round and jelly-bean-like in shape and color. ... While I (Christy) had been to Ayutthaya twice before on previous trips to Thailand, it had always been with tour groups. ...

Feb 6, 2008 - Temple ruins in the old capital

Ayutthaya photos We got into Ayutthaya last night by train. ... org/wiki/Ayutthaya_%28city%29">Ayutthaya is the former Thai capital, from 1350 to 1767 when it was conquered by the Burmese. ... All that remains now are beautiful temple and palace ruins with lots of headless Buddhas.Ayutthaya photos We got into Ayutthaya last night by train. ... org/wiki/Ayutthaya_%28city%29">Ayutthaya is the former Thai capital, from 1350 to 1767 when it was conquered by the Burmese. ... All that remains now are beautiful temple and palace ruins with lots of headless Buddhas....

Nov 21, 2007 - The ancient capital Ayutthaya

We took the SkyTrain and the subway to Hualumphong train station and bought our tickets - 15 baht, or 50 cents each, for the 2 hours to Ayutthaya. ... Then Ayutthaya eased into view and we stepped off the train, through the tuk-tuk touts and down an alley to the barge across the river. ... Ayutthaya Guesthouse: clean, cheap (350 Baht), with the most uncomfortable bed in the world. ...

Oct 22, 2007 - AYUTTHAYA

Caught the next local bus from Suphanburi to Ayutthaya, this place has about 6 tourists here so you really get to see how the locals live. ... Was a bit scary when we got off the bus as we were just stood in no mans land.Caught the next local bus from Suphanburi to Ayutthaya, this place has about 6 tourists here so you really get to see how the locals live. ... Was a bit scary when we got off the bus as we were just stood in no mans land....

Sep 19, 2007 - Ayutthuya

I got up early so that I could check out and be waiting in the lobby for the guy from TAT who was supposed to pick me up between 7 and 7.) A sawngthaew driver offered to take me on a tour of the sites for 3 hours to see all the sites for 600 baht, I asked him if he'd do it for 500 and he agreed (my trusty lonely planet informs me this is the going rate!) This turned out to be the best 500 baht I've ever spent, Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand before Bagkok and there are numerous temple ruins spread out throughout the modern City. ... Not only would I have never found them all if I had hired a bike (the other cheaper option) Anan my driver spoke good English (he learnt it from the BBC - travellers everwhere have a lot to thank them for!) and had a good guide to all the sites, on arrival at each place he would find it in the guide so i could read the deatiled description.I got up early so that I could check out and be waiting in the lobby for the guy from TAT who was supposed to pick me up between 7 and 7.) A sawngthaew driver offered to take me on a tour of the sites for 3 hours to see all the sites for 600 baht, I asked him if he'd do it for 500 and he agreed (my trusty lonely planet informs me this is the going rate!) This turned out to be the best 500 baht I've ever spent, Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand before Bagkok and there are numerous temple ruins spread out throughout the modern City. ... Not only would I have never found them all if I had hired a bike (the other cheaper option) Anan my driver spoke good English (he learnt it from the BBC - travellers everwhere have a lot to thank them for!) and had a good guide to all the sites, on arrival at each place he would find it in the guide so i could read the deatiled description....