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Heading west from the train station towards the Ayuthaya National Park, having passed through the main shopping area, Wat Ratburana is likely to be the first ruin you come across. 14th century.
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Ayuthaya and/or Sukhothai?
Hi, We are going to Laos this year (06)in October and to Thailand in November. I have one million questions which I am trying to answer by researching the forum.
One thing we are unsure of, as both sound good, is which temple ruins place is best, Ayuthaya or Sukhothai? We mean, really which is the best place all-round as we may have to limit our towns a bit. Thanks
RE: Ayuthaya and/or Sukhothai?
They are both very impressive sites, what may help you decide is how much time you have. Ayuthaya can be done easily in one day from Bangkok. Sukothai is further away and even if you fly to Phitsanulok you should allow two days minimum to do Sukothai justice.
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John
RE: RE: Ayuthaya and/or Sukhothai?
Thankyou very much John,
We will take your advice and stay a few days in Sukhothai, leaving Ayuthaya to a day trip from Bangkok..
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RE: Ayuthaya and/or Sukhothai?
We loved Ayutthaya, as John mentions, you can easily do it as a day trip from Bangkok.
We suggest going to Ayutthaya by train (be at station early and try to get first train out) and return by river boat. You can see two different aspects of country side.
Hire a Tuk Tuk and have them take you around this wonderful place all day!
Make sure and stop for lunch at a small road side restaurant rather than opting for a bigger hotel, this way you get a more authentic taste of Thailand too.
RE: RE: Ayuthaya and/or Sukhothai?
Thanks guys. 2 way travel sounds appealing. Also we are definitely road side travellers, All the best,
RE: Ayuthaya and/or Sukhothai?
Never having bee to either location, yet--my understanding is that Ayuthaya has lots of ruins.
RE: RE: Ayuthaya and/or Sukhothai?
They both have lots of ruins.
Regards
John
Travel Tips for Ayuthaya
Looking for nice photo ops always..
The photo is a new finished building which is of course an eye catching to look at from a far! So, I directly get my digi but I was looking for the name of the building but never found it..but hubby directly told me since he saw the name of the building and he loudly said, it a HOSPITAL! so, I really giggle and laughed! hahah..After taking 3 pictures of this...it was just a hospital but it really is nice!
Check out the Riverside Temples
There are many Riverside Temples in Ayuthaya. It is interesting to stop and chat with the monks.Sometimes you can find one that speaks some English or it can be a great place to practice speaking Thai!
1 - St. Joseph Church - 12
Bishop Landrabe de Lamot, one of the leaders of the seven missions assigned by the pope to establish Christiany overseas, arrived in Ayutthaya in 1962. Actually, he intended to go to China, but came to Ayutthaya instead because his ship was wrecked in a storm. Also, at that time there was strong dispute against Christianity in China. Thus, Bishop Landrabe stayed in a Vietnamese camp. In 1665 Bishop Landrabe asked King Narai the permission to establish a school in Ayutthaya. The King supported him with land and building materials. The school was later called St. Joseph Camp.
0 - Wat Senasanaram - 0
This ancient monastery named “Wat Sua” is behind Chankasem Palace. The main attractions are two Buddha images : Phra Samphuttha Muni, the principal image enshrined in the Ubosot, and Phra In Plaeng enshrined in the Wihan ; both were transferred from Vientiane.
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