For
an unbroken period of more than four centuries, Ayutthaya
held sway as one of the mightiest empires of Southeast Asia.
The former capital of Siam, Ayutthaya's wealth and power extended
far beyond its borders, with flourishing trade and diplomatic
links to Europe and the Far East.
Today,
Ayutthaya boasts numerous magnificent ruins and artifacts
from its former glory. Lying just to the north of Bangkok
on the Chao Phraya River, the province can be visited easily
in a day, although to cover the main sites a longer trip would
be needed. A broad swathe of Ayutthaya town has been declared
a UNESCO National Heritage Site, a testament to the province's
architectural and cultural importance.
Few
places in Thailand boast a deeper historical heritage than
Ayutthaya, former capital of Siam and one of the region's
most powerful empires.
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Several
centuries of history have molded Ayutthaya's present-day culture.
The province remains an important center for arts and crafts.
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Located on Thailand's River of Kings-the Chao Phraya, Ayutthaya
is the classic Central Plains province of inundated rice paddies
and sweeping skies.
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The
people of Ayutthaya are the archetypal central Thais, speaking
the 'standard Thai' dialect.
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Traditionally
an agricultural economy, modern-day Ayutthaya is increasingly
moving towards high-tech manufacturing as its main source
of income.
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