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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... [read more]
A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... [read more] Blog: Ayutthaya - Thailand's Old Capital
Date: January 15th 2009
Today we went to Ayutthaya, Thailand's old capital city. We had our professor go with us as a guide, and it was amazing! The temples and ruins we went to were from the 16th century and earlier. First, we went to an old temple with a giant Buddha that was over 600 years old! The temples are so ornately decorated, and it was beautiful. We learned a little about Buddhism, and how it is a combinat ... read more
Date: January 15th 2009
Today we went to Ayutthaya, Thailand's old capital city. We had our professor go with us as a guide, and it was amazing! The temples and ruins we went to were from the 16th century and earlier. First, we went to an old temple with a giant Buddha that was over 600 years old! The temples are so ornately decorated, and it was beautiful. We learned a little about Buddhism, and how it is a combinat ... read more
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