Ayutthaya - Ancient Capital of Siam

From pier in Laem Chabang, drive will take you around   2 ½-hour to the incredible metropolis of Bangkok.  Continue on passing city heading further north smooth express way visit Bang Pa in, royal Summer Palace.    Bang Pa-in was a riverine island. King Prasat Thong (1630-1655) had palace built lake middle island as retreat, and it used by every succeeding Ayutthaya monarch. When capital moved Bangkok, left unused for 80 years. Bang Pa-in was later revived by King Rama IV (1851-1868), who had a house built there. His son, King Rama V (1868­1910), liked the place immensely, stayed there every year and constructed the splendid ensemble as it is seen today.

Continue further north to visit Ayutthaya, the second capital of Siam from 1350 to 1767. Once a thriving international commercial center, today only the ruins of this splendid city are to be seen. The Burmese invalided the capital in 1767.The ruins and temple are quite spectacular and some are still quite intact like the statues of Wat Pananngcherng, As well as the ruins of the palace and many other famous ruins temples of Ayuthaya.

Late afternoon, leaving for Bangkok and then onward to Laem Chabang.  As you travel you will capture a sense of the simple life of the friendly people who live here in the city.

Bangkok is well known for its beautiful Thai silk, jewellery and local handicrafts.  Don't miss the opportunity to get a best value items from this city.