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Wat Suwan Dararam is among the most important temples established during the Chakri Dynasty. It has garnered fame for the intricate mural paintings that adorn the interior of both the ubosot and wihan, depicting the history of King Naresuan the Great. This is a site not to be missed during your visit of the old city.
Once known as “Wat Thong”, Golden Temple, it was built by the father of King Rama I the Great on the old residential grounds. The temple was temporarily deserted when Ayuttha
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Wat Worachettharam, or Wat Worachet for short, is an ancient royal temple situated in Ko Mueang. It lies between Wat Lokayasutharam and Wat Woraphot inside the compound of Wang Lang, or the Rabbit Park. The history of this temple remains shrouded in the past. Some believe it was built in 1593 by King Ekathotsarot on the funeral ground of his brother King Naresuan the Great as a place to keep his brother’s relics.
There are two locations for Wat Worachettharam in Ayutthaya, one in Ko Mue
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Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was once called the “Venice of the East”, which makes a visit to the Thai Boat Museum a must.
The Museum is home to numerous kinds of boats. The vast collection stands as a testament to waterways once being the city’s main mode of transportation. Learn about the kinds of boats that were used and their unique characteristics.
The Museum itself is in a two-storey, Thai-style house located within the compound of Professor Paitoon Khawmala’s own residence. The P
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Ayothaya Floating Market was conceived from the idea that it should be the place to reflect the way of life of the people of Ayutthaya whose lives are close to and related to rivers. The market is divided into 16 zones which are named after different districts of Ayutthaya Province. For example, Bang Sai Market sells basketry; Bang Barn Market sells desserts and souvenirs while Bang Pa-in Market features roti, desserts and souvenirs; Saena Market sells fresh prawns and baked fish and a large a
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Wat Phanan Choeng is a temple that pre-dates the Ayutthaya period, as such there are no clear records of its construction, apart from the Northern Royal Chronicle, in which it talks about a relationship between Phra Chao Sai Nam Peung and Phra Nang Soi Dok Mak. The story ends with sadness and loss; Phra Chao Sai Nam Peung ordered the construction of a temple at the funeral site of Phra Nang Soi Dok Mak and named it Wat Phra Nang Choeng. Additionally, there is a Chinese shrine called “Chao Mae
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This market is different from other markets in terms of its natural ambience that suggests the local way of life and rice fields. This place presents folk dramas on a stage in the middle of a pond, which is surrounded by thatch-roofed wooden structures, which allow a good flow of air and comfort for the audience while they are watching the play. Great attention is paid to the small details of utensils used in this market to ensure that they are made of natural materials, for example, small bam
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