Ayutthaya
The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya or Ayutthaya in short, is one of Thailand's historical and majestic highlights. Serving as the Thai capital for 417 years (1350 1767: Kingdom of Ayutthaya), it was once glorified as one of the biggest cities in Southeast Asia. During the 17th century, most foreign visitors to Ayutthaya, traders or diplomats alike, claimed Ayutthaya to be the most illustrious and glittering city that they had ever visited. The map of Ayutthaya published in 1691 by Simon de la Loubere in Du Royaume De Siam is proof of such recognition.
The Kingdom of Ayutthaya reached its apex in terms of sovereignty, military might, wealth, culture, and international commerce in the 16th century when the Kingdoms territory was extended far beyond present-day Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Ayutthaya even had diplomatic relations with Louis XIV of France and was courted by Dutch, Portuguese, English, Chinese and Japanese merchants.Visitors can explore and appreciate Thai history in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, which is situated only 86 kilometers north of Bangkok. Visitors to Ayutthaya can marvel at its grandeur reflected through numerous magnificent structures and ruins concentrated in and around the city island surrounded by Maenam Chao Phraya, Maenam Pa Sak and Maenam Lopburi.
More importantly,Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, an extensive historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city, has been included in UNESCO's World Heritage list since 13 December, 1991.
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July 17, 2008
January 8, 2021
Wat Maha That, Ayutthaya province, Thailand
Wat Maha That, Ayutthaya, Thailand
Wat Maha That is the royal temple that houses Buddha's relics. The temple is located on the city island in the central part of Ayutthay. It is situated in the east of The Royal Palace in Pratu Chai sub-district. Phra Na Korn Sri Ayutthaya district, Phra Na Korn Sri Ayutthay Province.
It is stated in the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya that the construction of Wat Maha That's Main Pagoda (Prang) was started by King Borommaracha I in 1374 and completed in King Ramesuan's reign. The Pagoda collapsed during King Songtham's reign and was renovated in 1633. after King Prasat Thong ascended to the throne.
At the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767, the monastery was set on fire in the Burmese attack, The abandoned Pagoda fell in decay during the reign of King Rama VI. Only the symmetrical base with staircases remains.
Wat Mahathat was built in early Ayutthaya kingdom (early 20th century BE). Due to its supremely important position, the temple was the object of constant attention, receiving occasional additions and restorations at the time. for example, porticos were added to the main prang (Khmere - stylized stupa), in four cardinal directions around the closing years of Ayutthaya kingdom, supplemented by smaller, straggly stupas of varied size, interspersed among the bigger stupas.
The head of the sandstone buddha image
All that remains of this sandstone buddha image is part of its head, while the body has disappeared. The head is in the style of the Ayutthaya period. It lies beneath a bodhi tree beside the minor wihans.
Buddha's Head in Tree Roots
The head was once part of a sandstone Buddha image which fell off the main body onto the ground. It was gradully trapped into the roots of a constandtly growing Bodhi tree. The stone head has rather flat and wide facial structure with thick eyebrows and big eye lids, straight wide lip, and discernible lip edge, reflecting the art of Middle Ayutthaya Period, presumably around the mid of 1600s.
credit : sign board Wat Maha That
December 11, 2022
Ayutthaya the world Heritage, Patrimoine mondial World Heritage UNESCO
Ayutthaya the world Heritage
Patrimoine mondial World Heritage UNESCO
The Historic City of Ayutthaya, with all of its remains, is considered to be cultural property of outstanding universal value and is listed as the World Heritage by UNESCO, on December 13, 1991 at Carthage, Tunisia, for the following reasons.
1. Ayutthaya represents a masterpiece of creative genius of perceptive selectin of the location of site to suita complex scheme of site planning that capitalized the natural features of the typically Thai water based settlement and culture to satisfy the demanding needs of the capital city to depend itself with the help of nature against enemy's attcks and to beblessed with an infrastructure system that would ensure its prospesity in peace time.
The creative scheme of land use and site planning of Ayutthya be capitlizing the natural features of water-based settlement and culture contributed significantly t the weath, power, prospecity and glory of ancient Ayutthya
2. The city plan of Ayuttha exerted a decisive influence on Bangkok in fact, Bangkok in its early years was Ayutthaya's resurrection in every aspect, including the structural arrangements, even the names of places, the unique hauses, boat houses, royal barges and boats, and lifestyles.
3. The Histiric City of Ayutthaya, and for what it was as a capital city, is distinctive and unique, and there is no historic city anywhere in Asia or any other parts of the world of its like.
4. The monuments in Ayutthaya are unique and outstanding in architectural design of the region. Many structures such as Chedi, Prang, and Prasat have the distinative character and appearance which cannot be found alike anywhere else, through the origins were from an earlier period.
The architectural design of Ayutthaya represents the continuation of architectural development irreplaceable now as a traditional Thai style.
July 17, 2008
Bang Pa In
Bang Pa-in Summer Palace
A few miles down the Maenam Chao Phraya from Ayutthaya is the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. The site was first used by the royal court as a summer retreat in the 17th century. However, the Palace was destroyed with the fall of Kingdom of Ayutthaya and was restored by King Rama IV in the mid-19th century. Most of the buildings that exist today date from the reign of King Rama V, who regularly spent his summers there. The structures represent a variety of architectural styles, set in a large park around ponds and waterways. The only royal residence open to the public is the Chiness-style Wehat Chamroon Palace, constructed entirely of materials imported from China. In addition, there is an Italian-style palace, a circular pavilion with steps leading down to a pool, the graceful Thai-style Aisawan Tippaya Asna Pavilion in the middle of a lake, and, across one of the waterways, a Buddhist chapel in the neo-Gothic style with stained-glass windows. Scattered around the extensive gardens are European statues as well as monuments ordered to be built by King Rama V in memory of members of his family, one of them a much-loved Queen who drowned in a boating accident.
Places of interest in the Bang Pa-in Palace are as follows:-
Ho Hemmonthian Thewarat is the stone Prang under a banyan tree near the pond within the outer part of the royal compound, where an image of a deity is housed. King Rama V ordered its construction in 1879 to replace an old shrine built by villagers as an offering to King Prasatthong of the Ayutthaya period.
Aisawanthipphaya-At Pavilion A Thai design pavilion in the middle of the pond was built in the reign of King Rama V. Originally built of wood throughout, King Rama VI commanded to change the floor and pillars to be reinforced concrete.
Warophatphiman Hall It is north of the“Saphan Sadet” the royal path to and from the river landing. Formerly the two-storey wooden villa was used as both the royal living quarters and Throne Hall. Later during his reign, King Rama V commanded the original one to be demolished and replaced with a European design building to be used as the Throne Hall to receive his subjects for royal ceremonies. In this hall are paintings of the royal historic records, Inao literature, Phra Aphai Mani literature and the Ramayana epic.
Saphakhan Ratchaprayun This two-storey building on the river bank outside the palace wall was constructed by the royal command of King Rama V. It is in front of Warophat Phiman Hall in the south and was used as the living quarter of the non-consort members.
Phra Thinang Utthayan Phumisathian is a 2-story elaborately constructed building, which is tinted alternately in dark and light green, located to the east, opposite the pond. Its balcony is similar in design to that of a Swiss chalet. Before being destroyed by fire during the restoration in 1938, the whole building was built from wood and decorated with mahogany furniture ordered directly from Europe.
Theatre This theatre was constructed by the royal command of King Rama VI in the compound of his consort’ s living quarters near the pond in the garden west of Utthayan Phumisathian Hall.
Wehat Chamrun Hall This hall located in the north of the palace, was constructed in the Chinese Emperor style as the royal offering by Phraya Choduk Ratchasetthi (Fak). King Chulachomklao usually made a royal visit during the cool season.
Wehat Chamrun Hall This hall located in the north of the palace, was constructed in the Chinese Emperor style as the royal offering by Phraya Choduk Ratchasetthi (Fak). King Chulachomklao usually made a royal visit during the cool season.
Keng Buppha Praphat is the Chinese-style pavilion nearby the garden’s pond within the inner part of the royal compound. It was built in 1881 during the reign of King Rama V.
Ho Witthunthassana This hall, constructed in the form of a tower between Utthayan Phumisathian and Wehat Chamrun, is a three-storey building having a spiral staircase leading to the top floor hall. When residing in Bang Pa-In Palace, King Rama V used this hall as the place to get the bird’s eye view of the surrounding area.
Monument of Queen Sunantha This is a 3 metre high hexagonal marble building, situated on the east side of the royal palace. It was constructed to keep the ashed of the affectionate consort of King Rama V (Somdet Phranangchao Sunantha Kumarirat).
Monument of Phra-Akkharachayathoe Phra-Ong Chao Saowaphaknarirat and Three Royal Children,or Anusawarirachanuson It is the marble relief memorial that King Rama V, with his deep sorrow, ordered to be constructed in 1888 to commemorate his beloved consort (Phra - Akkharachayathoe Phra - Ongchao Saowaphak Narirat) and three royal children who passed away at different times of the same year, 1887. These portraits stand nearby the memorial of Somdet Phranangchao Sunantha Kumarirat.
Bang Pa-in Palace is open daily between 8.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. (Tickets are available during 8.00 a.m.–3.00 p.m.) Admission is 100 Baht. There is also a 25-minute River Jet service leaving Bang Pa-in Palace Pier every 1 hour and circling around the island of Wat Niwet Thammaprawat between 9.00 a.m.–3.00 p.m. (until 4.00 p.m. on weekends and no service on Wednesdays and Thursdays). For more details, contact the Bang Pa-in Palace Bureau at Tel. 0 3526 1044. Website : http://www.palaces.thai.net/day/index_bp.htm
How to Get to Bang Pa-inFrom Bangkok, take Phahon Yothin Road until Pratu Nam Phra In. Cross the outer ring bridge and turn left around Km.35 for approximately 7 kilometres to Bang Pa-In palace, or pass to Ayutthaya and turn left at Chedi Wat Sam Pluem Circle via Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Phananchoeng, Amphoe Bang Pa-in to Bang Pa-in Railway Station, turn right to Bang Pa-In Palace
By Car 1. Take Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin Road.) then take Highway No.32 to Ayutthaya.2. Take Highway No.304 (Chaeng-Watthana Road.) or take Highway No.302 (Ngamwongwan Road.) ; turn righ to Highway No.306 (Tiwanon Road.), then take Highway No.3111 (Pathum Thani-Samkhok-Sena) and turn right at Amphoe Sena to Highway No.32633. Take Highway No.306 (Bangkok - Nonthaburi - Pathum Thani Road.) then take Highway No.347 By Bus From Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal, on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, there are buses to Bang Pa-in daily every 30 minutes. For more details, please call Tel. 0 2936 2852-66 or click http://www.transport.co.th/ and Ayutthaya Bus Terminal, Tel. 0 3533 5304
By Train There are trains running from Hua Lamphong (Bangkok Railway Station) to Bang Pa-in Railway Station daily every hour starting from 06.40-22.00 hrs. Then, connect a Song Thaeo, motor tricycle or motorcycle taxi to Bang Pa-In Palace. Bangkok Railway Station , Tel. 1690, 0 2220 4334 or click http://www.railway.co.th/
Cruise to Ayutthaya There is no public boat going to Ayutthaya. However, there are several companies that organise excursions from Bangkok to Ayutthaya and Bang Pa - In. The luxurious cruise from Bangkok to the former capital of Ayutthaya is operated by Chao Phraya Princess Cruise Tel: 0 2860 3700, Horizon Cruise Tel: 0 2236 7777, River Sun Cruise Tel: 0 2266 9316, 0 2266 9125-6, Manohra Tel: 0 2476 0021-2 and Grand Pearl Tel: 0 2861 0255-60.
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April 17, 2021
Wat Khun-Intha Pramul, Ang Thong Province, Thailand
Wat Khun-Intha Pramul, Ang Thong Province, Thailand
Ang Thong is an ancient city of Thailand belived to have been constructed in Dvaravati period. History of Ang Thong appears in clearly picture in the Ayutthaya period. In the begining the province was blieved to be a suburban town of Ayutthaya with a given name of "Khwaeng Wiset Chai Chan", located in the bank of Noi River.
Ang Thong as a buffer state of Ayutthaya in a battle with Burma. This was beacuse the proximity of Ang Thong and its geographical plane area with an important Chao Phaya River tossed by that made the province as a battle route and a battle field of Ayutthaya and Burma.
A visit to Ang Thong will give you opporternity to touch a beautiful rice, field along with clam and good people. Local arts and crafts ancient ruins and temples with the biggest Buddha Sculptures and all highlights of the province's attractions.
WAT KHUN-INTHA PRAMUL
Wat KHun-Intha Pramul is located at Intra Pramul Sub-District, Po Thong District, Ang Thong Province, the temple is knows as an important temple is Ayutthaya Period with its remowed gigantic Reclining Buddha image built with bricks and mortar. The Reclining Buddha faces the north with 50 meters long and 11 meters high and is called by the locals " Phra Sri Mueang Thong". Originally, there was a Vihara sheltered the Reclining Buddha but it was collapsed later and hence the Buddha look like ti is placed on a mound. It is therefore known by the locals as "Khok Phra Non". The temple cinsisted of an Ubosot and large Vihara. When the first Burmese invasion this temple had been burned and was left abandoned for about hundred years until it was restored when the reign of Kingt Boromakot (1732-1758). Legend has it that "Khun Intra" a taxman was punished for he had embezzled public funds to restore when the Reclining Buddha. The temple then named after him "Wat Phra Non Khun-Intra Pramul".
In Rattanakosin Period (1878-1908). when King Rama V had excursions to Khlong Makham Thao, he made two visits to pay his respect to the Raclining Buddha at this temple. The temple has been restored since then.
What Khun-Intra Premut has been registered and announced as a National Ancient Monument of 58 Rais, 2 Ngans and 34 square wahs in the Government Gazette Volume 52, Section 75 dated 8 March 1935. The Fine Arts Depurtment has restored the temple and the Reclining Buddha since 1975 until present
credit : sign board : The 3rd Regional offce of Fine Arts, Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya.
The significant monument are Reclining Buddha Image, Vihara, Ubosot and Octagonal Chedi Both the Ubosot and the Octagonal Chedi were built on a mound with 2 meters high bricks circled their edges as gigantic temple courts.
March 9, 2009
Ko Kret, Nonthaburi Province
Ko Kret
Ko Kret or Kret island in the Chao Phraya River was created from the digging of a canal around a cape of the Chao Phraya River. In 1722, during the reign of King Thaisa of Ayutthaya, the island was called Khlong Lat Kret Noi which means a shortcut to Kret canal. Later, the current diverted, making the canal larger and turning the cape there into an island.
Ko Kret has prospered since the Ayutthaya period as evident from the many temples on the island that are from that period. However, it may have been deserted when the Burmese sacked Ayutthaya. When Ayutthaya was reclaimed, King Taksin the Great relocated the Mon people who found religion here. The Mon people on the island came during the Thon Buri period and during t
he reign of King Rama II. 
Chao Phraya Express Boat Co., Ltd. organises one day trip cruising to Koh Kred from Sathorn Pier every Saturday and Sunday. Prices: Adult 300 baht, Child 250 baht. For more information call 0 2623 6143 or 0 2623 6001-3, 0 2225 3003, 0 2222 5330 ext. 106 or visit : chaophrayaboat.co.th
Ko Kret has prospered since the Ayutthaya period as evident from the many temples on the island that are from that period. However, it may have been deserted when the Burmese sacked Ayutthaya. When Ayutthaya was reclaimed, King Taksin the Great relocated the Mon people who found religion here. The Mon people on the island came during the Thon Buri period and during t
he reign of King Rama II. Chao Phraya Express Boat Co., Ltd. organises one day trip cruising to Koh Kred from Sathorn Pier every Saturday and Sunday. Prices: Adult 300 baht, Child 250 baht. For more information call 0 2623 6143 or 0 2623 6001-3, 0 2225 3003, 0 2222 5330 ext. 106 or visit : chaophrayaboat.co.th
Attractions on Ko Kret : 
Wat Poramai Yikawat or Wat Pak Ao has many interesting things to see. There is a small castle with a five tiered roof at the temples landing. It used to house a Mon coffin of a former abbot.
The fascinating convocation hall is decorated with items imported from Italy, a style that was popular during the reign of King Rama V. The king wished to preserve some of the traditional ways and commanded that this temple have prayers in the Mon language. Nowadays this temple is the only one that keeps the Buddhist scripture in this language. The main Buddha image here is in the Man Wichai posture, the work of Prince Praditsathanworakan who also made the Siam Thewathirat Buddha image. King Rama V praised this images beauty because its face seems alive. Another Mon characteristic here is the Mon-style pagoda that is a replica of Phra That Chedi Mutao in Hongsawadi that is highly revered by all Mons and houses the holy relics of Lord Buddha.
The chapel enshrines a reclining Buddha of the late Ayutthaya period that is decorated with striking mural paintings of royal insignias drawn by Prince Prawit Xumsai. Behind the building is a Buddha image of the province called Phra Nonthamunin from the late Ayutthaya period in the meditation posture on a Mon pedestal (Chong Phara) made by local artisans. In front of the building is a marble Buddha image that Sang Sew Sun, a Burmese, presented to King Rama V. The building is open daily during 08.30-16.30 hrs.
The museum exhibits artifacts that include earthen Buddha image, glassware, porcelain, and the Hem in particular. The Hem, a Mon-style coffin, which was made by Colonal Chatwat Ngamniyom, is considered a masterpiece of art. Its superb design and aluminum plate carving have been delicately done. It is believed that the Mons had copied the coffin style of Lord Buddha, which had a straight base, wide top, and narrow sides. The drawing of this coffin is shown in the museum. The Hem usually contains a dry corpse. A monks Hem has a window for onlookers to see the corpse inside.
Pottery, available at Ko Kret. This tiny island in the Chao Phraya River is famous for its distinctive style of pottery which dates back many centuries. Ko Kret pots are known for their fine, red-black glazed surface and intricate design.
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Wat Poramai Yikawat or Wat Pak Ao has many interesting things to see. There is a small castle with a five tiered roof at the temples landing. It used to house a Mon coffin of a former abbot.The fascinating convocation hall is decorated with items imported from Italy, a style that was popular during the reign of King Rama V. The king wished to preserve some of the traditional ways and commanded that this temple have prayers in the Mon language. Nowadays this temple is the only one that keeps the Buddhist scripture in this language. The main Buddha image here is in the Man Wichai posture, the work of Prince Praditsathanworakan who also made the Siam Thewathirat Buddha image. King Rama V praised this images beauty because its face seems alive. Another Mon characteristic here is the Mon-style pagoda that is a replica of Phra That Chedi Mutao in Hongsawadi that is highly revered by all Mons and houses the holy relics of Lord Buddha.
The chapel enshrines a reclining Buddha of the late Ayutthaya period that is decorated with striking mural paintings of royal insignias drawn by Prince Prawit Xumsai. Behind the building is a Buddha image of the province called Phra Nonthamunin from the late Ayutthaya period in the meditation posture on a Mon pedestal (Chong Phara) made by local artisans. In front of the building is a marble Buddha image that Sang Sew Sun, a Burmese, presented to King Rama V. The building is open daily during 08.30-16.30 hrs.
The museum exhibits artifacts that include earthen Buddha image, glassware, porcelain, and the Hem in particular. The Hem, a Mon-style coffin, which was made by Colonal Chatwat Ngamniyom, is considered a masterpiece of art. Its superb design and aluminum plate carving have been delicately done. It is believed that the Mons had copied the coffin style of Lord Buddha, which had a straight base, wide top, and narrow sides. The drawing of this coffin is shown in the museum. The Hem usually contains a dry corpse. A monks Hem has a window for onlookers to see the corpse inside.
Pottery, available at Ko Kret. This tiny island in the Chao Phraya River is famous for its distinctive style of pottery which dates back many centuries. Ko Kret pots are known for their fine, red-black glazed surface and intricate design.
credit : tourismthailand.comMarch 31, 2018
Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya/ วัดไชยวัฒนาราม จังหวัดอยุธยา
Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya, Thailand
วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
Wat Chaiwatthanaram is situated on the west bank of the Chao Praya River, off the Ayutthaya city island in the western area in Ban Pom sub-district, Phra Na Korn Sri Ayutthaya district, Phra Na Korn Sri Ayutthaya Province. Formerly called "Wat Chaiyaram" and WWat Chaichanatharam", it was a royal temple complex during the reign of King Prasart Thong and established as "Aranya Sector" temple (forest monastery system where mainly Buddhist monks practice meditation in forest hermitages.) in 1630 on the land in the same area of his mother's residence as a memorial and a tribute to his late mother.
The main architecture which is also the principal monuments of the temple complex is a group of five Pagodas surrounded by cloisters, with Main Pagoda (Prang) in the center and all four corners of the cloisters called "Meru Thit-Meru Rai" (The Spired Roof Halls). The architectural style as well as the layout for the construction of the historical site within the temple complex reflected King Prasart Thong's prefered style which received the influence from Khmer's Deva Raja belief (the belief that King is the descended God). The Fine Arts Department registered the temple as an ancient monument in the Royal Thai Goverment Gazette Vol. 52, No. 75, dated 8 March 1935.
Credit : signed board Wat Chaiwatthanaram
April 20, 2019
Wat Phanan Cheong Worawihan, Ayutthaya
Wat Phanan Cheong Worawihan, Phra Buddha Trirattana Nayok
Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan is lacated in Khlong Suan Plu Sub-district Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
Wat Phanan Choeng has been built before the establishment of Ayutthaya as the capital city. Buddha image “Phra Buddha Trirattana Nayok” (Luang Pho Tho) image cast in B.E. 1324, the statue is 19 meters high
Phra Buddha Trirattana Nayok (Luang Pho Tho)
Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan is lacated in Khlong Suan Plu Sub-district Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
July 26, 2013
Public Holiday 2013 in Thailand
Public Holiday 2013 in Thailand
19 September : Honey Offering Ceremondy,Samut Sakhon Province
5-14 October : Chinese Vegetarian Festival
18-20 October : Buffalo Racing,Chonburi Province
October (End of Buddhist Lent Day) : The Illuminated Boat Procession,
Nakhon Phanom Province
October (End of Buddhist Lent Day) : Tak Bat Devo Festival, Nong Buo Lam Phu.
November 17 : Loi Krathong and Candle Festival, Sukhothai Province
November 17 : Yi Peng Festival,
Chiang Mai Province
November 17 : River Kwai Bridge Week, Kanchanaburi Province
December : Phra Nakhon SiAyutthaya World Heritage Fair
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand for 417 years. It enjoyed a long period of prosperity shown by the magnificent ruins at the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park. The extensive collection of ruins and records indicating the historical and cultural wealth of Ayutthaya earned this park recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To celebrate this status, the Fair is organised annually and features light and sound shows of its glorious years, exhibitions of Ayutthaya as a World Heritage Site, cultural performances, and beauty pageant contests.
Highlight: Apart from the magnificent light and sound extravaganza, you can enjoy a variety of food, both savoury and sweet, in a traditional Thai way at the floating market, as well as shopping for various OTOP products.
Contact: TAT Call Centre: 1672
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9 June - 31 August : Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival (Siam Tulip Festival), Chaiyaphum Province
25 July - 18 August : Siam Tulip Festival, Royal Park Rejapruek, Chiang Mai Province
28 August - 18 September :
12th Hua Hin King’s
Cup Elephant Polo,
Prachubkhirikhan Province19 September : Honey Offering Ceremondy,Samut Sakhon Province
September – October : Long-tailed
Boat Competition,
Phitsaunlok,Pichit, Nakhon Sawan Province
Phitsaunlok,Pichit, Nakhon Sawan Province
5-14 October : Chinese Vegetarian Festival
18-20 October : Buffalo Racing,Chonburi Province
October (End of Buddhist Lent Day) : The Illuminated Boat Procession,
Nakhon Phanom Province
October (End of Buddhist Lent Day) : Tak Bat Devo Festival, Nong Buo Lam Phu.
October (End of Buddhist Lent Day) :
Chak Phra Festival,
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
October (End of Buddhist Lent Day) :
Naga Fireball Phenomenon,
Nongkhai ProvinceNovember 17 : Loi Krathong and Candle Festival, Sukhothai Province
November 17 : River Kwai Bridge Week, Kanchanaburi Province
December : Phra Nakhon SiAyutthaya World Heritage Fair
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand for 417 years. It enjoyed a long period of prosperity shown by the magnificent ruins at the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park. The extensive collection of ruins and records indicating the historical and cultural wealth of Ayutthaya earned this park recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To celebrate this status, the Fair is organised annually and features light and sound shows of its glorious years, exhibitions of Ayutthaya as a World Heritage Site, cultural performances, and beauty pageant contests.
Highlight: Apart from the magnificent light and sound extravaganza, you can enjoy a variety of food, both savoury and sweet, in a traditional Thai way at the floating market, as well as shopping for various OTOP products.
Contact: TAT Call Centre: 1672
October 20, 2008
Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya
Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a Buddhist temple in the city of Ayutthaya, Thailand. The temple is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, outside Ayutthaya island. It is one of Ayutthaya's most beautiful temples and a major tourist attraction.
Construction of the temple began in 1630 at the request of King Prasat Thong for the memorial of his mother's resident in that area. The temple's name literally means the Temple of long reign and glorious era. It was designed in Khmer style which was popular in that time.
March 15, 2011
Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Phra Nakorn Si Ayutthaya Province
Phra Mongkhon Bophit
History of Phra Mongkhon Bophit
Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand. The image measures 9.55 metres at the widest point across the lap, and 12.45 metres high without the base. This Buddha image is seated in the position of subduing mara and situated on the west side of the old palace compound in the Vihara of Phra Mongkhon Bophit temple. The image is believed to have been condstructed in the early Ayutthaya period between 1448 to 1602 A.D. and was originally situated at the east side of the old palace compound. Later, during the reign of King Song Tham it was moved to the west side and a Mondop was built to shelter it. During the reign of King Phra Chao Sua (1706 A.D.) the top part of the Mondop and the head of the image were damaged by lightning. The Mondop was converted into a Vihara and the main restoration of Phra Mongkhon Bophit was completed during the reign of King BoromaKote (1742-1743 A.D.).
During the fall of the Ayutthaya Kingdom in 1767, the roof of the Vihara was damaged by fire and the head and the right arm of the image were broken. Later the image was repaired and the Vihara was completed again in 1956.
On 23 March 1990, The Supreme Patriarch presided over a candle lighting ceremony in front of the image and amounced that people could honour the image by convering it with gold leaf H.M.Queen Sirikit auspiciously paid homage to the image a donated Baht 70,000 to the restoration fund. Henceforward the Mongkhon Bophit Foundation undertook to cover the image with gold leaf in celebration of the 60th birthday of H.M. Queen Sirikit.
credit : signed board Courtesy of Shangri-la hotel
September 22, 2021
Wat Ket Chaiyo Worawihan, Ang Thong Province, Thailand
Wat Ket Chaiyo Worawihan,Ang Thong Province
Ang Thong is an ancient city of Thailand believed to have been constructed in Dvaravoti period. History of Ang Thong appears in clearly picture in the Ayutthaya period in the begining, the province was believed to be a suburbon town of Ayutthaya with agiven name of "Khwaeng Wiset Chai Chan" located on the bank of Noi River.
Ang Thong as a buffer state of Ayutthaya in a battle with Burma. This was because the proximity of Ang Thong and its geographical plane route and a battle field of Ayutthay and Burma.
A visit to Ang Thong will give you opportunity to touch a beautiful rice/ field along with clam and good people. Local arts and crafts ancient ruins and temples with the biggest Buddha sculpture and all highlights of the provinces' attaractions.
located to the east of Chao-Praya River. Number 21 Moo 3
Sub-District Chaiyo, District of Chaiyo in Ang Thong province.
October 22, 2008
Wat Na Phra Meru, Ayutthaya
This temple was constructed during the reign of King Ramadhibodi II, the tenth king of the Ayutthya dynasty. It was the place used for signing a peace accord between Tabengchaveti, the King of Burma, and Somdet Phramahchakraphat, the fifteenth King of Ayutthaya.
In 2303 B.E., Alongphaya, a Burmese king, had invaded Ayutthaya and installed his canons in this temple to fire shells on the royal palace, which caused destruction to the palace. On the very same day, a canon burst and badly hurt the Burmese king ae king and resulis death later on.
In its chapel Wat Naphrameru houses a Buddha image in seated posture in royal dress depicting the Lord Buddha as a prince before he gained enlightenment. This type of Buddha image is seldom seen. This image is 6 meters high and 4.40 meters in width.
credit : the documents from the Department of Fine Arts
October 12, 2009
Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
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Loi Krathong and Candle Festival, SukothaiDate : 31 October - 2 November, 2009
Venue : Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukothai
Highlights:
You will be dazzled by the float procession of large krathong from 17 Northern provinces. The procession will consist of krathongs from government agencies, state enterprises, private sectors, and general public, including hanging lanterns, Krathong design contest, and Miss Noppamas Beauty Contest, light and sound presentation, firework displays, Sukhothai arts and culture performances, and the activity of “Dawn of happiness”.
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Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival
Date : 31 October - 3 November, 2009Vene : The Phae Gate, banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai Municipal Office, Chiang Mai
In addition, it is the great festival of Lanna duly succeeded from ancient age. “Yi Peng” or full-moon day of second lunar month of Lanna villagers is corresponding to the full-moon day of 12th month of central region during the end of raining season and beginning of cold season when the climate is very nice and fair. One tradition of Lanna other than Loi Kra Thong on the river is to light up the lantern and float up in the sky based on their belief that to pay worship to Phra Ket Kaew Julamanee in the heaven or to relief one’ bad luck for more auspicious life.
Hightlights
An amazing procession of hanging lanterns, Krathong design contest, Miss Yi Peng beauty contest, light and sound presentation in Ping River, the ancient Thai Lanna Krathong activities, local cultural performances, and local handicrafts market in Lanna style.
Giant Panda born in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Tak Loi Krathong Sai Festival
Date : 31 October - 4 November, 2009
Venue : Banks of Ping River, Tak
"The thousands lantern Loi krathong Tradition"
The ancient tradition of Tak province with specific characteristic different from other places, namely, Krathong is made of coconut covers as major element because Tak peoples like to have “Miang” (a kind of Thai hors d'oeuvre) as refreshments and produces as important native products. Since lot of coconuts are used to make Miang stuffs. The coconut covers are therefore used to make Krathong with lighting to float along the water until becoming several thousands lanterns procession floating along the water and it is very beautiful scene that rarely seen.
Hightlights
An exceptional opportunity for you to experience the atmosphere of joining the Krathong Sai (floating coconut-shell krathong in line) and lantern, the illumination of Krathong Sai, light and sound presentation, fireworks, water curtain presentation in “The Legend of Krathong Sai”, the longest Krathong Sai, local cultural shows, food and OTOP products.
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Date : 31 October - 2 November, 2009
Venue : Banks of the Chao Phraya River (KrungThep Bridge - Krung Thon Bridge), Bangkok
Hightlights
Enjoy viewing the illuminated float procession and the contest of Loi Krathong traditional boats, Banks of the Chao Phraya River
Experience an amazing atmosphere of the Loi Krathong
credit : tourismthailand.com
photo : loikrathong.net
Bangsai Loi Krathong Festival
Date : 2 November, 2009
Bangsai Arts and Crafts Centre of H.M.Queen Sirikit of Thailand
59 Moo 4 Bangsai District, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand 13290
Tel. 66+35+366252-4 web site : bangsaiarts.com
Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Ayutthaya
Wat Na Phra Meru, Ayutthaya
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