Ayutthaya Wat Mahathat

As one of the most visited sites in Thailand, Ayutthaya was the capital of the Siam kingdom in Thailand from 1350 to 1767. The entire old city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and there are hundreds of temples and ruins to visit. The Ayutthaya Historical Park, with the temples, palaces, monasteries, and statues is atmospheric and easy to navigate.

It’s about 80 kilometers (50 miles) by road from Bangkok to Ayutthaya and the minivans from Bangkok to Ayutthaya are one of the easiest ways to go from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. It takes about 2 hours to go from Bangkok to Ayutthaya by van and there are LOTS that go backward and forwards each day. Most vans have air conditioning and some have WiFi. They depart throughout the day from various bus stations like Mo Chit, Khao San, and Makasan, so you will be able to find a van that is leaving from close to where you’re staying in Bangkok. If you arrive at a bus station to take a van to Ayutthaya then you’ll need to confirm the price and pay in cash.Read more