
Thailand Family Holidays
Getting There.
Bus From Bangkok’s
Northern bus station (Moh Chit) leave every 20 min’s VIP air con buses cost
around 50 take around 2 hours. There are a couple of drop off points in
Ayutthaya, pick up will be at the same location.
Bus from
Kanchanaburi from the main bus terminal to Suphanburi about 2 hours cost 50
then a bus to Ayutthaya one and a half hours cost 50. Or taxi all the way around
2 hours cost 2200 – 2600
Mini Bus From Bangkok’s Victory
monument (on sky train route) about an hour maybe more cost
90
Train All north and north-east
bound trains depart from Bangkok's Hualamphong Train
Station
and stop in Ayutthaya, about one and a half hours cost 30-40 some seats can be
booked in advance.
Boat From Bangkok you could take
a cruise boat booked through a travel agent in advance , takes all day some you
can stay overnight onboard.
Ayutthaya
The city of Ayutthaya was founded by King U-Thong in 1350 within a bend of the Chao Phraya river, Ayutthaya was the capital of the Thai kingdom at at the greatest period in history Conquered and sacked by the Burmese in 1767, today amazing ruins of its former splendor remain. Ayutthaya is 72 kilometers north of Bankok so within easy day trip range.


Although now crumbling this is still a fascinating view of Thailand’s former glories the city was Thai capital for over 400 years
Wat Phra Si Sanphet on Sri Sanphet Rd former RoyalPalace, entrance fee 30
Wat Ratchaburana on Naresuan Rd ancient wall paintings. entrance 30
Wat Phra Mahathat on Naresuan Rd famous for a tree that has grown around a Buddha head. entrance fee 30
Phra Chedi Sisuriyothai on U-Thong Rd a white and gold coloured chedi (monument) with beautifully kept garden. No fee

Wat Thammikarat on U-Thong Rd a working
Wat or Temple. no fee
Wat Yai Chaimongkon on the Bang Pa-in Rd, 1km
east of Wat Phanancherng famous for a reclining Buddha in saffron robes entrance
20
Chao Sam Phraya
Museum on Rojana
Rd
Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre
Rojana Rd models and descriptions depicting life in
ancient Ayutthaya entrance fee100
There are some other temples and
several parks to visit.

Local Transport Tuk Tuk can take you
directly to your destination or can be hired for a tour or for the day, be sure
to negotiate first .
Bicycle rental usually includes a map of the area
this may be the best way to see everything.
Local bus goes to Wat Nah
Phra Meru every 20 min’s
Overnight stay Several guesthouses on an
Soi Torgorsor between Pamaphrao Road and Naresuan Road all lower end 300 -700

