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The distinctive three pagodas of Wat Phra Si Sanphet are one of the most famous sights in Ayutthaya. Much like the iconic Buddha head in tree roots at nearby Wat Phra Mahathat, images of this historic temple adorn the front of many of the post-cards and travel books that are sold in Ayutthaya. In 1448, [...]
One of the most impressive ancient temples in Ayutthaya, Wat Chaiwatthanaram was established in 1630 A.D. during the reign of King Prasatthong. There are a number of different theories for why the temple was built. Some believe that the king constructed the monastery in order to make-merit for his mother although another theory suggests that [...]
The most striking feature at Wat Lokayasutharam in Ayutthaya is the giant reclining Buddha known as Phra Buddhasaiyart. At 37 meters long and 8 meters high, this reclining Buddha figure towers over the devotees who come here to make offerings. The head is resting on a lotus and at the opposite end of the body, [...]
I love this photo of two Thai monks in quiet contemplation at the site of the famous stone Buddha head at Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya. This serene image was captured on camera by my sister a few years ago during her annual holiday to Thailand. More details and photos here » Photo © Thaizer
If you are travelling in Thailand for any length of time, there is one iconic image that you may see crop up time and again on postcards and in guide-books. The photograph of a Buddha head entwined within the roots of a tree is one of the most recognisable images from Thailand. The location of [...]
In Thailand, March 17 is the day when those involved in Thai boxing (Muay Thai) celebrate a hero of the sport. Boxer’s Day isn’t a public holiday, but there are commemorative events at various Muay Thai stadiums and training camps and it is a day with particular significance for the town of Ayutthaya, the home [...]