Ayutthaya Province :
The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, also called as Ayutthaya, is one of the most glorious regions in Thailand situated between three rivers. Ayutthaya is considered as the most wonderful, mighty, cultural and prosperous city in Southeast Asia.
UNESCO has declared Ayutthaya as a World Heritage Site. There are numerous popular Buddhist shrines, temples and monasteries in Ayutthaya. Prominent among these include Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Suwandararam Ratchaworawihan, Wat Suan Luang Sopsawan, Wat Phra Mahathat and Wat Ratburana. Another famous tourist destination is the Thai Boat Museum, which has a large and impressive collection of Thai and Chinese boats and liners made of teak. Suan Somdet is a public park that contains several archeological ruins and plant species that have reference in ancient Thai Literature. More...
Ayutthaya Demographic Data :
| Capital: |
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya |
| Area: |
2,556.6 km²
Ranked 62nd |
| Inhabitants: |
727,277 (2000)
Ranked 32nd |
| Pop. density: |
284 inh./km²
Ranked 10th |
| ISO 3166-2: |
TH-14 |
| Governor: |
Choetphan Na Songkhla
(since November 2006) |
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Ayutthaya Tourist Attractions:
- Ayutthaya Tourism Centre
- Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre
- Chao Sam Pharaya National Museum
- Phra Sir Sanphet Temple
- Ayutthaya Grand Palace
- Chaiwatthanaram Temple
- Bang Sai Arts And Crafts Centre
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