Culture
Ayutthaya
Do stand up when you hear the national anthem or royal anthem.
You may hear the Thai national anthem in public spaces (train stations, bus stations, markets etc.) at 8am and 6pm each day. Take your cue from others around you and stop what you are doing and stand still. If you are in a cinema, the royal anthem is usually played before the film and you should join everyone else in standing for this.
Etiquette advice for visiting Thai temples
Even if you’re not religious, a visit to a Buddhist temple (wat) can be a rewarding cultural experience. With around 95% of the Thai population identifying as Buddhist, the local wat plays an important role in Thai society.
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Wat Phraya Man
Wat Phraya Man is a massive, age-old structure located in northern Ayutthaya, complete with an ubosot or ordination hall, a bell tower and two prangs or towers.
Wat Suwandawas
Built in the early Ayutthaya period, Wat Suwandawas allows you to witness the manual hand-work behind creating the thousands of Buddha sculptures in the city.
Wat Worachetharam
Wat Worachettharam is a dilapidated Buddhist temple located to the west of the Royal Palace in Ayutthaya.
Wat Phra Ngam
Translating to the "Temple of the Magnificent Buddha Images", the construction of the Wat Phra Ngam is said to have unearthed many Pre-Ayutthayan sculptures of crouching deer, bronze Buddha and earthen Buddha.
Wat Borom Puttharam
Wat Borom Phuttharam also called Wat Borom Buddharam is a Buddhist temple on the southeast side of the city of Ayutthaya.
Wat Phanom Yong
Wat Phanom Yong officially translates to "The Temple of the Wet Nurse Yong".
Wat Yanasen
Wat Yanasen or Wat Yanusen is a Buddhist temple located on U-Thong Road towards the North of the city island called Koh Muang.
Pridi Banomyong Memorial
The Pridi Banomyong Memorial is a dedication to its namesake Pridi Banomyong, one of Thailand's most politicians who was born in Ayutthaya.
Wat Samana Kottharam
Situated in eastern Ayutthaya, Wat Samana Kottharam is an active monastery featuring the giant statue of Buddha in a ‘Halting evil’ pose.
Wat Pichai Songkram
Located on the banks of the Pa Sak River Wat Pichai Songkram is a beautiful Buddhist monastery that dates back to the 14th century.
Pom Phet Fortress
Pom Phet Fortress is one of the only two remaining fortresses (out of 16) along the city walls.
Queen Suriyothai Monument
The Queen Suriyothai Monument is a dedication to the royal consort of King Maha Chakkraphat.
Wat Chang (Monastery of the Elephant)
The semi-ruined temple is mainly famous for its biggest chedi, surrounded by a ring of elephant statues.
Wat Tha Ka Rong
The ancient temple of Wat Tha Ka Rong is located on the banks of Chao Phraya River near the city of Ayutthaya.
Chedi Wat Sam Pluem
Chedi Wat Sam Pluem is the bell shaped chedi that welcomes you into the old city of Ayutthaya.
Wat Phra Ram
Wat Phra Ram is a ruin located close to the former grand palace, over a swamp.
Wat Maheyong
Wat Maheyong is a Buddhist monastery located just outside and on the Eastern end of the ancient city of Ayutthaya.
Wat Phu Khao Thong
A one-of-a-kind temple, the Wat Phu Khao Thong or 'Monastery of the Golden Mount' located in Ayutthaya is unique for the diversity it offers to its viewers!
Wat Suwandararam
Wat Suwandararam, the 'Temple of the Golden Star', is one of the surviving ancient temples in the UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site, Ayutthaya.
Baan Hollanda
Located along the Chao Phraya river close to the Tambon Suan Phlu shipyard in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province in Thailand, Baan Hollanda or the Dutch Quarters is a significant site among the great ruins of the ancient capital of Ayutthaya.
Wat Na Phra Men
Built in the early phase of the Ayutthaya period, Wat Na Phra Men is also famously called the Monastery In Front Of the Funeral Pyre.
Portuguese Settlement
The Portuguese Settlement, also called Campos Portugues, in Ayutthaya was once home to thousands of Portuguese natives.
Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
Nestled in the historical park of Ayutthaya close to the Grand Palace, Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit is a temple compound that magnetizes hordes of visitors with a compelling historical statue.
Wat Phanan Choeng
Wat Phanan Choeng is one of the spectacular Buddhist temples found within the Historical Park of Ayutthaya.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon also referred to as the Mongkhon, is one of the primary temples found within the Ayutthaya Island.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Wat Chaiwatthanaram, located in Ayutthaya, Thailand is a renowned Buddhist Temple constructed according to the Khmer style.
Ayutthaya Historical Park
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Ayutthaya Historical Park is located on the ruins of the ancient capital of Ayutthaya.
Kathmandu Photo Gallery
Kathmandu Photo Gallery is a period-style shophouse gallery by photo-artist Manit Sriwanichpoom.
Saint Joseph Church
Saint Joseph church is located on 30 Moo11, Tambon Sumpao Rom, Ayutthaya. It was built in 1666 during the reign of King Narai The Great of Ayutthaya after the first generation of missionaries from Paris, Bishop Lambert de la Motte and two priests came to Ayutthaya.
Wat Lokkayasutha
This monastery is over a kilometer behind Wat Suanluangsopsawan adjacent to Wat Worachettharam.