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Tranquil Lake in Ayutthaya, Thailand

By |2016-02-12T09:17:09+10:00July 15th, 2014|Photos|

Today's travel photo is of a tranquil lake in the historic centre of Ayutthaya, Thailand. The ruins of the ancient city of Ayutthaya make for a great day of exploring. I took this photo after checking out the ruins of Wat Phra Ram. There are lots of scenic spots like this lake and parkland for [...]

Buddha Statue at Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya, Thailand

By |2016-06-05T16:46:29+10:00April 19th, 2013|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Thailand|

Although many of the ruins in Ayutthaya, Thailand are quiet crumbled, there are some that have survived and have been beautifully preserved and restored. This photo is of one of the few Buddha statues that somehow survived in one piece at the temple of Wat Mahathat. Behind it you can see one of the main [...]

Photo of the week: Wat Thammikarat in Ayutthaya, Thailand

By |2012-12-06T08:35:06+10:00November 25th, 2012|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Thailand|

This week's travel photo is of the ruined viharn at Wat Thammikarat in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Wat Thammikarat is a lesser visited ruin in the historical park of Ayutthaya and it is still used as a working Buddhist temple today.  

Wat Phra Ram: Ruins of Ayutthaya, Thailand

By |2012-12-06T10:34:46+10:00October 12th, 2012|Asia, Destinations, Photo Essays, Thailand|

Wat Phra Ram was actually the first of the ruins that we came to when we visited the ancient Siamese Capitol of Ayutthaya, Thailand. It is certainly not as impressive as the larger ruins of Wat Mahathat and Wat Chaiwatthanaram, however it still has some interesting ruins to check out. Towers and chedis at [...]

Temples of Thailand: Wat Thammikarat, Ayutthaya

By |2012-12-06T16:42:53+10:00April 27th, 2012|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Thailand|

Wat Thammikarat is one of the lesser visited ruins in the ancient Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Thailand. It is believed that it actually predates the city of Ayutthaya, with parts of it possibly dating back to the 12 century. Today it is actually a working temple, and several newer buildings have been built around the [...]

Temples of Thailand: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya

By |2014-03-12T17:28:47+10:00February 28th, 2012|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Photos, Thailand|

Wat Chaiwatthanaram was the last of the ruins that I explored in the ancient Siam capitol of Ayutthaya, Thailand, but it was definitely the most impressive. It is actually located outside of the main island that Ayutthaya is built on, and it's towers stand tall and surprisingly well preserved on the west bank of the [...]

Temples of Thailand: Wat Ratchaburana, Ayutthaya

By |2012-12-06T18:52:10+10:00November 11th, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Thailand|

Built in the 15th Century, Wat Ratchaburana is one of the most well preserved ruins in the ancient Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Thailand. The temple was built by Chao Sam Phraya, who became king after his father passed away in 1424 and his two brothers, Chao Aye Phraya and Chao Yi Phraya killed each other [...]

Video: Exploring Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya, Thailand

By |2012-12-06T19:40:08+10:00October 3rd, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Thailand, Videos|

In the old Siam Capitol of Ayutthaya, Thailand, there are many interesting ruins dating back to the 14th century. Wat Mahathat was one of the main temples in the city and it's ruins are interesting to explore. Watch the video below to see some of my exploration of the temple and listen to some classical [...]

Exploring Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya, Thailand

By |2012-12-06T19:56:13+10:00August 30th, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Photos, Thailand|

In the old Siam capitol of Ayutthaya, there are many interesting ruins that stand as a reminder of the past and some of the events that led to the founding of modern day Thailand. One of the most popular and impressive ruins is that of an old temple named Wat Mahathat. The construction of Wat [...]

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