Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya is the ancient capital of Thailand (at the time known as Siam). It is currently a fairly well preserved ruins. It is worth the 45 min. van ride to see what life in Thailand used to be like. The Burmese once invaded Thailand and desecrated the ancient capital by cutting the heads off of more than 200 Buddha statues that grace the grounds. One such head fell against a tree upright. Over time, the tree has grown and actually picked up the head which the Thais view as vindication that not only were they correct in their religious choice, but they cannot be defeated.
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