Phra Nakhon Si Ayuttaya

Present to

Miss. Parichart Boonkaew

Horpra school

Chiang Mai

Ayutthaya is one of Thailand’s historical and majestic highlights.

Seal of Ayutthaya.

The tree of Ayutthaya province.Ton Mun

The Flower of Ayutthaya province.Dok Son

Location

Location

• The north adjoin the Ang Thong , Lop Buri , and the Saraburi.

• The east adjoin the Saraburi.• The south adjoin the Pathum Thani ,

Nonthaburi , and the Nakhon Pathom.• the West adjoin the Suphan Buri.

Attractions

Wat Suwan Dararam Ratchaworawihan

The temple is located inside the city wall to the southeast of the town island near Pom Phet.

Wat Na Phramen

The most interesting objects are the principal Buddha image, fully decorated in regal attire, and another ancient buddha image made of black stone.

Wat Phra Si Sanphet

This Wang Lung Palace was built by King U-Thong upon the founding of the city. Used as a residential palace, it became a monastery in the reign of King Ramathibodi I.

Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit

Phra Mongkhon Bophit, a large bronze cast Buddha image, was originally enshrined outside the Grand Palace to the east.

Wat Ratchaburan

This monastery was located near Pa Than Bridge opposite Wat Mahathat.

Wat Phra Mahathat

Located in front of the Grand Palace to the east near Pa Than Bridge, it was constructed in the reign of King Borom Rachathirat I.

Wat Phra Ram

Its main feature is a well-proportioned prang situated on a stepped terrace adorned with chedis.

Phra Chedi Sisuriyothai

This pagoda is situated at the original site of the Rear Palace, in the west of the city. It is a memorial to Somdet Phra Suriyothai.

Wat Phu Khao Thong

The Phu Khao Thong chedi is situated about two kilometres northwest of the city island.

Wat Yai Chaimongkon

This monastery constructed in the reign of King U-Thong is located outside the city to the southeast in the same direction as the railway station.

Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Located on the bank of the Maenam Chao Phraya, to the west of the city island is Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother

Wat Phananchoeng

This monastery located south of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya has no record as to its date of construction or the person causing its construction.

Festivals in PhraNakhon Si Ayutthaya

Old capital Songkran Festival

Loy Krathong of Ayutthaya Festival

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair

Thai boxing World-Class Festival

Local Products

Palm Leaf Fish Mobile

Weavers of the palm leaf fish mobile, and other palm leaf products, in this province are Thai Muslims. The skills have been inherited for over 100 years.

Bamboo Fan

Bamboo fan weaving in Amphoe Ban Phraek, has been inherited from the olden days. Formerly, the fans were woven with a quite simple technique into a rough design.

Palm Leaf Hat

A handicraft that has been inherited since ancient times. Weaving a palm leaf hat requires no less craftsmanship than any other kinds of basketwork.

Roti Sai Mai

A snack composing of candyfloss (Sai Mai) wrapped with flat bread (Roti) was thought up by Thai Muslim vendors.

Terminology

interesting (adj) ; น่�าสน่ใจ

residential (adj) ; ที่�พั�กอาศั�ย

monastery (n) ; พัระอาราม

terrace (n); เน่�น่ที่�ลาดเอ�ยง

Original (n) ; ต้�น่ฉบั�บั

Terminology

direction [N] ; ที่�ศัที่าง

province [N] ; จ�งหวั�ด

formerly [ADV] ; ก�อน่หน่�าน่��

ancient [ADJ] ; โบัราณ

wrapped [ADJ] ; ซึ่"งห�อห#�ม

Bibliography

• http://www.tourismthailand.org/Where-to-Go/Phra-Nakhon-Si-Ayutthaya

• http://en.hoteldirect.in.th/festivals/PhraNakhonSiAyutthaya.html

• http://www.ayutthaya.go.th/eng_travel.htm

By

• Pirawat Ruensuk No. 07 M.6/7• Nuttapon Thitinunsorakul No. 11 M.6/7• Kitsana Wogkantha No. 16 M.6/7• Nuttawat Yampinit No. 18 M.6/7

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