Bangkok, the vibrant and sprawling capital of Thailand, is renowned for its dazzling contrasts between ancient tradition and modern dynamism. I finally visited Bangkok in September last year.
Just 80 kilometers north of the neon lights and gridlock of Bangkok lies a city frozen in time -Ayutthaya. It is is one of Thailand's most significant historical sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was the flourishing capital of the Siamese Kingdom for 417 years, from 1350 until its destruction in 1767.
Clustered along the mighty Chao Phraya River, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun form an iconic trio that encapsulates the grandeur of the Chakri Dynasty and the enduring devotion of the Thai people.