The ancient city of Ayutthaya,
or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, The
Thai capital for 417 years, is one of Thailand’s
major tourist attractions. Many ancient
ruins and art works can be seen in a city
that was founded in 1350 by King U - Thong
when the Thais were forced southwards by
northern neighbours. During the period of
Ayutthaya being the Thai capital, 33 kings
of different dynasties ruled the kingdom
until it was sacked by the Burmese in 1767.
Ayutthaya is 76 kilometres north of Bangkok
and boasts numerous magnificent ruins. Such
ruins indicate that Ayutthaya was one of Indo
- China’s most prosperous cities. Phra
Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, a vast
stretch of historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya
city, has been included in UNESCO’s list
of world heritage since 13 December, 1991.
Ayutthaya covers 2,556.6 square kilometres,
and is administratively divided into 16 districts
(Amphoes). It is conveniently accessible due
to good roads and a short distance from Bangkok.
Distance from Ayutthaya city to its districts
:
Amphoe Tha Rua 60 kms.
Amphoe Nakhon Luang 20 kms.
Amphoe Bang Sai 45 kms.
Amphoe Bang Ban 10 kms.
Amphoe Bang Pa - In 17 kms.
Amphoe Bang Pa Han 13 kms.
Amphoe Phak Hai 29 kms.
Amphoe Pha Chi 35 kms.
Amphoe Lat Bua Luang 65 Kms.
Amphoe Wang Noi 20 kms.
Amphoe Sena 20 kms.
Amphoe Bang Sai 34 kms.
Amphoe U - Thai 15 kms.
Amphoe Maharat 25 kms.
Amphoe Ban Phraek 53 kms.
Distance from Ayutthaya city to nearby provinces
:
- City Hall Tel: 0-3524-1340
- Police Station Tel: 0-3524-1001, 0-3524-1608,
0-3524-1668
- Tourist Police Tel: 0-3524-2352
- Phra Nakhon si Ayutthaya Hospital Tel: 0-3524-2987,
0-3524- 1718, 0-3524-1027
- Ratcha Thani Hospital Tel: 0-3533-5555-60
- Bus terminal Tel: 0-3533-5304
- Railway Station Tel: 0-3524-1521
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
Central Regional Office : Area 6 Phra Nakhon
Si Ayutthaya
Address : Si Sanphet Road. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
13000
Tel : 0-3524-6076-7 Fax : 0-3524-6078
Area of Responsibility: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya,
Saraburi, Ang Thong,Suphan Buri, Pathum Thani,
Nonthaburi
