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Introduction
The ancient city of Ayutthaya,or Phra Nakhon Si
Ayutthaya,The Thai  capital
for 417 years, is one of Thailand's major tourist
attractions. Many ancient ruins and art works
can be seen in a city that was founded in 1350
by King U-Thong when the Thais were forced southwards
by northern neighbours. During the period of Ayutthaya
being the Thai capital, 33 Kings of different
dynasties ruled the kingdom until it was sacked
by the Burmese in 1767.
Ayutthaya is 76 kilometres north of Bangkok and
boasts numerous magnificent ruins. Such ruins
indicate that Ayutthaya was one of Indo - China's
most prosperous cities. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
a Historical Park, a vast stretch of historical
site in the heart of Ayutthaya city, has been
included in UNESCO's list of world heritage since
13 December ,1991.
Ayutthaya covers 2,556 square kilometres, and
is administratively divided into 16 districts
(Ampohes). It is conveniently accessible due to
good roads and a short distance from Bangkok.
| Distance
from Ayutthaya city of nearby Provinces
- Bangkok 76 kms.
- Ang Thong 31 kms.
- Saraburi 63 kms.
- Suphanburi 53 kms.
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Distance
from Ayutthaya city to its districts
- Bang Ban 10 kms.
- Bang Pa Han 13 kms.
- Bang Pa In 30 kms.
- Ban Phraek 50 kms.
- Bang Sai 40 kms.
- Lat Bua Luang 56 kms.
- Maharat 25 kms.
- Nakorn Luang 20 kms.
- Pha Chi 35 kms.
- Phak Hai 29 kms.
- Sena 20 kms.
- Tha Rua 59 kms.
- U-Thai 15 kms.
- Wang Noi 20 kms. |
History
 Ayutthaya
is an ancient city, founded by "King U- Thong
or Ramathibodi I " in 1350. It was used as
the capital of Thailand for 417 ,during the Ayutthaya
period, 33 Kings of 5 Dynasties reigned over the
Kingdom.
During the first 180 years , the city was peaceful.
The main acitivity then was about the state affair
and trading which made Ayutthaya one of the most
prosperous city in ASIA. But nine years after
King Ramathibodi ll's death in 1529 Ayutthaya
became involved, for the first time , in a war
with MYANMAR which led to many wars after that.
Ayutthaya was first defeated by the Burmese in
1569 , but 15 years later it was back to its glory
agian by " King Naresuan the Great ".
Ayutthaya was peaceful again and enjoyed the activities
in foreign affairs for about 118 years. It came
to its peak until it was invaded and  destroyed
beyond repair by the Burmese in1767
The capital was moved to Thonburi by "King
Taksin the Great" who had fought agianst
the Burmese and depeated them. After 15 years
of King Taksin's reign. The capital was again
moved to Bangkok by "King Rama the first".
The founder of the present Chakri Dynasty.
Local flavor
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is well known for many
distinctive handicrafts, Palm leaf fish mobiles
and basketry, including Sand Stone Carvings-Imitation
Antiques,knives and swords and doll.
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