Wat Tha Yak Ayutthaya
Wat Tha Yak is a ruin situated off the city island in the northern area of Ayutthaya in Suan Phrik Sub-district. The temple is currently in a state of disrepair and is not as well-known or visited as some of the more prominent sites within the Ayutthaya Historical Park. Despite its lesser-known status, Wat Tha Yak holds historical significance as part of the broader cultural and religious landscape of Ayutthaya.
The exact date of Wat Tha Yak's construction is not well-documented, but it is believed to have been built during the Ayutthaya period (1351-1767 AD). The temple would have served as a religious center for the local community, providing a place for worship and possibly for education and community gatherings. Like many other temples in Ayutthaya, Wat Tha Yak likely suffered damage during the Burmese invasion of 1767, which led to the destruction of the city and many of its temples.
Today, Wat Tha Yak is part of the Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World ...
Wat Khae วัดแค
The temple was located on the west bank of the old Lopburi River, presently called
Khlong Hua Ro.
There are no indications in the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya when exactly the temple was built. Archaeological research situates the construction of the temple in the Early Ayutthaya period (1350 - 1485).
The temple was abandoned during the war of 1766-1767 and sacked by the Burmese.
Wat Khae or the Monastery of the Trumpet Tree is located off the city island in the northern area at Khlong Sra Bua in a field named Thung Kaeo. The village is called Ban Rang Khae. Wat Lamut and Wat Phisua stood in its immediate vicinity. The closest active temple - Wat Khrutharam is situated to the northwest.
The monastery consists of four principal pagodas, an ordination hall (ubosot), two
vihara, some small pagodas and other buildings surrounded by a wall. All buildings have been restored several times.
The revered monk Luang Pu Thuad resided at Wat Khae for a while. He was the...
Wat Khun Mueang Chai วัดขุนเมืองใจ
Wat Khun Mueang Chai is a large temple ruin located on the city island. It was once located beside Khlong Pratu Khao Pluak, but this canal has been filled in.
Wat Khun Mueang Chai consists of four primary structures: an ubosot, one vihara, a large stupa, and a two-story living quarters. Of these structures, the large stupa is probably the most breathtaking. The tall base of the stupa consists of several layers that support a bell-shaped body as a type of relic chamber. One layer is superimposed over another. This style of Thai architecture is known as "Yok Ket". On the southeastern side, a surviving corner chedi is still visible.
There are very few monasteries resembling Wat Khun Mueang Chai in Ayutthaya (Wat Ayodhya being one of them). This chedi has low walls above its indented base that are designed to look like balustrade walls. These still have some decorative stucco patterns intact - including a few niches where standing Buddha...
The museum is located at the back side of Don Mueang International Airport, the first airport in Thailand back in the early 20th century.
It is well designed to give visitors a comprehensive timeline of the Royal Thai Air Force from the modest beginning in 1910’s to a modern division of the army nowadays. It hosts a grand collection of aircraft.
This museum is not a well known destination in Bangkok, but even if you're not an aviation enthusiast, it still worths a brief visit to gain some historical knowledge.
If you come to or leave Thailand by DMK Airport the museum is an easy stop for something to do for a few hours.
It's open to the public, and there's no entrance fee. Most of the buildings are well air conditioned, except the outside hangar displaying helicopters. It gets a bit hot during the daytime but not intolerable.
It’s free and easy to get to with a BTS stop on the light green line (the Sukumvit line) right in front. The station and the museum share the same ...
