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History of the Jewel
The first ruler of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, King Rama Thibodi, made two important contributions to Thai history: the establishment and promotion of Theravada Buddhism as the official religion (to ...
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In Thailand, this ancient city nicknamed the Venice of the East home to over 400 temples is Southeast Asia’s most remarkable archaeological site
In the heart of Thailand's central plain, just 80 kilometres from Bangkok, Ayutthaya is home to sculptural Buddhist temples. This fallen metropolis, a city-island witness to four centuries of history, ...
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Historic train trip to Ayutthaya marks Thai king's birthday
BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The State Railway of Thailand marked the King’s birthday on Friday (July 28) with a special train trip to Thailand’s old capital city, Ayutthaya.
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Heritage Destination #4 - Ayutthaya, pearl of Siam
Ayutthaya was for a long time the grandiose capital of the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand), and its center of gravity from 1350 to 1767. Founded by King Ramathibodi I (U Thong), it quickly became ...
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King Naresuan: Part 3
Thai's chivalric king and warrior in the Ayutthaya era who fought against the invasion of Burmese troops that wanted to overpower the Ayutthaya Kingdom.