The city of Ayutthaya was founded by King U-Thong in 1350 within a bend ofthe 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.
This is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

                                                                                               Famous Buddha overgrown                                                                                                 by a tree

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 Royal Palace, 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 Ratchaburana