Ayodhya and Ayutthaya, one in India and the other in Thailand. Separated by geographical boundaries, the two towns are united not just in name but also in faith with the religious fervour in the home ...

Ancient states like Ayutthaya, Lawoe, Suvarnabhumi, and Sukhothai established cultural ties with the Khmer Empire, influenced by India's prosperous civilization. A 7th-century Sanskrit inscription ...

Once the most important kingdom of Siam, Ayutthaya is now known as a popular day trip destination from Thailand’s capital city. Most tourists of this temple town are traditionally spill-over ...

Tourists are seen at the Ayutthaya Historical Park in Ayutthaya, Thailand, Oct. 22, 2023. Located in central Thailand, Ayutthaya was founded around 1350 and is the famous ancient capital of Thailand.

AYUTTHAYA, Thailand — If Bangkok’s gritty streets and modern high-rises begin to close in on you, the best place to escape to is Ayutthaya, about an hour’s drive. Centuries ago, this fallen city was ...

Westerners were prominent in Ayutthaya, the former capital of the kingdom of Siam, in centuries past. They left historical records, architecture, language and cultural links of their contact with ...

Elephants are painted in celebration of the upcoming Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 10, 2025. The Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13 to 15 ...

Lying just 70km north of the Thai capital Bangkok, Ayutthaya is often overlooked by tourists. If they want to see old, crumbling temples, then Sukhothai to the north offers a wilder, more atmospheric ...

Most people think of the Ayutthaya period in terms of its cultural heritage, but Warangkana Nibhatsukit's latest book highlights the economic aspect of the ancient capital. "People tend to overlook ...

Muay Thai practitioners perform Wai Kru Ram Muay, a ritual performed by participants before fighting in muay Thai competitions, during the 15th World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony held in Ayutthaya, ...